Zesty Mexican Quinoa Salad

photo by sharikasree7


- Ready In:
- 1hr 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
-
2 2
- Serves:
- 2
ingredients
- 8 ounces quinoa
- 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans
- 1 (5 ounce) can chicken
- 1⁄2 cup cooked corn
- 1⁄2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- 1⁄2 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove fresh minced garlic
- 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 cup mild salsa
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt & pepper, to taste
- 1⁄2 cup sliced avocado (to garnish)
directions
- Fluff quinoa with fork. Combine beans, chicken, corn, bell pepper, lime juice, cilantro and garlic.
- Add to quinoa. Mix gently but thoroughly.
- Add desired amount of salsa, salt and pepper.
- Garnish with avocado slices. Chill and dig in!
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