Composed Salad

Step 1

Rinse the 0.5 cup quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. In a small pot, combine quinoa with 1 cup water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

While quinoa cooks, drain and rinse the can of black beans. Dice the avocado, cucumber, tomato, and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp olive oil with 1 tbsp lemon juice (or vinegar), salt, and pepper to make a simple dressing.

Step 4

Once quinoa is done, let it cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, diced vegetables, and avocado.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 6

Just before serving, crush the 1 cup tortilla chips slightly and sprinkle over the top for crunch. Serve immediately.