Gluten-Free Southwestern Chopped Salad

This Gluten-Free Southwestern Chopped Salad is a vibrant party on a platter! Packed with filling and fresh ingredients like quinoa, black beans, avocado, and bell pepper, it's bursting with flavor. The zesty lime dressing adds a tangy kick that ties everything together perfectly.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 2 limes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cook the quinoa and put it in a large bowl

Add the corn, black beans, diced bell pepper, diced red onion, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro

Add lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to a small bowl

Use a whisk to mix the ingredients

Add the dressing to the salad and mix it all together

Serve right away or put in the fridge until you're ready to serve