Honey Lime Quinoa Black Bean Salad w/ Avacado

Honey Lime Quinoa Black Bean Salad w/ Avacado

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups cooked quinoa

1 can black beans; drained

1 cup grape tomatoes; cut into quarters

3 green onions; chopped

1/4 cup cilantro; chopped

1/2 cup yellow pepper; diced

1 large ripe avocado; diced

the juice of one lime

3 Tbsp. olive oil

2 Tbsp. honey

1 tsp. balsamic vinegar

3/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

6 avocado's sliced in half  (scoop part of the center out so you will have enough room for the salad)

1.  Cook 1-1/2 cups quinoa in 3 cups of water (I added 2 tsp. chicken bouillon to the water); cook on med. heat for approx. 10-15 minutes or until the quinoa soaks up all the water.  (makes about 3 cups); Set aside to cool.
2.  Stir all ingredients together in a medium sized bowl

3.  Spoon salad into avocado halves

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