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Southwest Bean Salad

Make this colorful Southwest bean salad in 15 minutes! Hearty, healthy, and packed with fresh flavor. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (15 oz.) black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sweet onion chopped
  • 1 avocado diced small
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar optional
  • 1 dash hot sauce optional
  • fresh ground salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Mix the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl, then pour over salad and stir. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.