Quinoa-Avocado Salad

A wonderful dish that is packed with protein and vitamins, the quinoa-avocado salad is delicious, healthy, and works as lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• Salad
• 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 3 cups water
• 400g black beans, rinsed and drained
• 300g frozen corn, defrosted
• 2 avocados, peeled and cut into pieces
• 6 baby tomatoes, halved

Dressing

• 4-5 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger paste
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh, chopped cilantro leaves (optional)
• Salt to taste

Method

• Cook the quinoa. Let it cool.
• In a bowl, combine the beans, corn, avocado, and tomatoes.
• Add quinoa.
• Mix all ingredients for the dressing together in a bowl.
• Add the dressing over the salad to serve.