Chipotle Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
2 cups of cooked quinoa
1-15 ounce can of no salt black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup of nonfat plain Greek Yogurt
1-15 ounce can of no salt corn, drained and rinsed
1 pint of grape tomatoes rinsed and cut in half
1 large avocado peeled and cut in chunks
¼ cup of fresh cilantro loosely chopped
½ cup of nonfat plain Greek Yogurt
2 T Spicy Spuds and Other Stuff Tangy Garlic Onion
Juice of 1 fresh lime
1 T Honey
2 T Mayonnaise
2 T Olive Oil
¼ cup of pepitas, roasted
2 T Spicy Spuds and Other Stuff Chipotle Spice
1 teaspoon of sea salt (optional)
On a large platter arrange the black beans on one quarter of the platter. Arrange the corn on another quarter. Arrange the quinoa on another quarter of the platter. Arrange the tomatoes on another quarter of the platter. Place the chunks of avocado and cilantro in between the beans, tomatoes, corn and quinoa. Place the roasted pepitas in the middle of the platter. In a small bowl combine the yogurt, honey, olive oil, lime juice, mayonnaise, Chipotle Spice, Tangy Garlic Onion and salt. Pour dressing over the salad. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. Enjoy!
