Quinoa Salad

This is a recipe I got from a friend which ultimately came from here. I made quite a few adaptions that made this amazing recipe below.

Ingredients
3 1/2 C quinoa, cooked (about 1 1/4 uncooked)
1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 C fresh cilantro, chopped
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
Juice and zest from one medium lime (1-2 TB juice, adjusting for taste)
2 TB olive oil
1 tsp salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp minced garlic (I use the kind in the jar)
1 avocado, diced
chips



Directions
To make the quinoa: In a large saucepan add 1 1/4 C uncooked quinoa, 2 1/2 C water, and a dash of salt. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat off and cover with a lid for at least 25-30 minutes. I usually prepare this step a few hours in advance and just leave it on the stove until I'm ready to mix everything together. Fluff with a fork and you're ready to go.

Add all the rest of the ingredients to the quinoa and stir well. Add the avocado just before serving and enjoy with your favorite chips! Ours are Juanitas tortilla chips.