Quinoa Salad, Fiesta Style

This is not an original recipe, however it is a delicious recipe from Tammie at Simple. Healthy. Tasty. with slight variations.

Fiesta Style Quinoa Salad

Salad:

3 c cooked quinioa

1 avocado, chopped

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1 can olives, sliced

2 ears fresh corn cut off the cob 

1 can black beans, drain and rinse

1/2 jalapeno pepper (optional)

3 large tomatoes, chopped

Dressing: 

3 T olive oil

1/2 c fresh lime juice

1 T agave

1 tsp  real salt

1/2 tsp cumin

3/4 tsp chili powder

Cayenne pepper, if desired

Garnish with thyme sprigs

Combine all salad ingredients in a serving bowl. Separately mix dressing, pour over salad.

{from Simple. Healthy. Tasty.}