Southwestern Quinoa Salad With Creamy Avocado Dressing

• FOR THE SALAD:
• 2 cups Water
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Well Rinsed
• 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Corn Kernels, Drained And Well Rinsed
• 2 whole Tomatoes, Diced
• FOR THE DRESSING:
• 1/2 whole Avocado, Peeled And Pit Removed
• 1/2 cups Plain Yogurt
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice Or Lime Juice
• 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• Salt And Fresh Ground Pepper To Taste

1. Prepare the quinoa by bringing the water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the quinoa, stir, reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pan. Cook for 15 minutes.
2. In the meantime prepare your vegetables and the dressing.
3. For the dressing:
4. Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
5. Place quinoa on a large plate and top with black beans, corn and tomatoes. Serve with dressing on the side.
6. Notes:
7. This salad can be served as an appetizer or a light lunch/dinner.

salad, water, quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, dressing, avocado, plain yogurt, lemon juice, soy sauce, olive oil, salt

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/salads/southwestern-quinoa-salad-with-creamy-avocado-dressing/ (may not work)