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Black Bean Quinoa Avocado Salad

Easy to do with just a few ingredients. For convenience, I usually buy fresh salsa without the preservatives and stabilizers used in some bottled salsas. Look for canned black beans that do not include anything but water and black beans…no additives.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Author: Mimi Holtz

Ingredients

  • 4 cup cooked quinoa here's how to make fluffy quinoa
  • 1 cup mild or medium salsa tomatoes, onions, cilantro, chili peppers
  • 1 15- ounce can black beans drained
  • 1 cup raw baby spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 ripe avocados

Instructions

  • Combine the first four ingredients and season to taste.
  • Serve with avocado chunks on top, or use the salad as a filling for half an avocado.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 758mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 7.6mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3.8mg