quinoa black bean salad

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Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Enjoy this quinoa and black bean salad as a delicious and quick vegetarian main dish or as a side for grilled chicken or steak. And don't forget the leftovers! They make an easy lunch on the go.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium ears corn, husks removed
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch planks
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 3 cups baby arugula
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup pico de gallo, divided
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • ¾ cup crumbled cotija cheese, divided
  • 1 medium avocado, diced, divided

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