Quinoa Black Bean Salad

1 C uncooked quinoa (see below)
1 Can black beans (drained and rinsed)
3 Roma tomatoes diced
1 large cucumber sliced
1 red bell pepper diced
1 yellow bell pepper diced
1/4 red onion diced
2 + limes (for juice) to taste
1 C frozen corn
1 avocado diced (optional)
1/2 bunch cilantro - rinsed and finely chopped
Salt & pepper to taste (I used garlic salt)


Cook quinoa according to directions. Dice vegetables while quinoa is cooking. Once quinoa is cooked add frozen corn 1st to start the immediate cooling process for the quinoa, then add all the remaining veggies, lime juice, salt & pepper. Place in fridge until chilled.