This Quinoa Salad is full of protein and fiber, and is satisfying enough to be enjoyed alone. 

Ingredients

1 cup cooked quinoa

1 canned black beans, rinsed

2 small bell peppers, red, yellow, and orange, diced

1/2 avocado, diced|

1 small Roma tomatoes, diced

1/4 cup white onion, diced

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1/2 a small jalapeño (optional)

1 tsp of olive oil 

Dressing Ingredients

3 tosp. olive oil

2 tosp. lemon juice

1/4 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp salt or to taste

1/4 tsp pepper

1/8 tsp cayenne

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Instructions 

Prepare the dressing by mixing the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper together. Whisk and set aside.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and peppers and cook for 5-7 minutes, set aside.

Place the quinoa, black beans, diced tomato, peppers, onion, avocado, jalapeño, and cilantro into a large bowl and pour the dressing on top. Mix well and serve.

(You can also add corn and cucumbers)

Enjoy!