Quinoa, black bean and avocado salad with lime
Fluffy quinoa with black beans, sweetcorn, peppers and avocado in a zesty lime and cumin dressing. Great for packed lunches.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.10 a head
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the quinoa in a pan with 300 ml cold water. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 12 minutes, until the water has gone.
12 min - 2
Take off the heat, keep the lid on and leave for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and spread out on a tray to cool.
5 min - 3
Whisk the oil, lime juice, cumin and salt in a large bowl.
- 4
Add the cooled quinoa, beans, sweetcorn, tomatoes, pepper, spring onions and coriander and toss well.
- 5
Fold in the avocado gently just before serving.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.