Name: Toasted Quinoa Salad With Cumin-Lime Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 as a main dish or 8 as a side dish
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups water; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (, plus more to taste); 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper (, plus more to taste); 1 garlic clove (, grated); 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 cup fresh corn kernels ((from 2 ears)); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (, halved or quartered); 4 scallions (, diced); 1 ripe avocado (, diced); 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro