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Mexican Quinoa Salad

Amazing Mexican Quinoa salad is    a very healthy meal in one dish.  The  salad  is so colorful and vibrant,   it contains  quinoa, black beans, corn, fresh tomatoes, avocado, lime juice,  jalapenos/green  chilies, onions and cilantro. Make this  Mexican  quinoa salad for any occasion .  Total Time: 30 mins Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS: 1 cup uncooked quinoa, well rinsed 2 cups water 1/2 medium sized onion diced 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 cup cooked black beans 1 cup fresh corn (optional) 1 ripe  Avocado  chopped 2 medium tomatoes, unseeded and cut into chunks 1 jalapeno, unseeded and finely chopped/ 2 green chilies unseeded and finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp honey salt and pepper as per taste METHOD: 1. Cook the quinoa: Put the rinsed quinoa, salt and water into a pot and bring it to a boil. Cover and simmer gently until the quinoa absorbs all the wa...