INGREDIENTS
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For the salad:
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1.5 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
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3 cups water
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Two 15-ounce cans BPA-FREE black beans, rinsed and drained
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One box (14 oz) of frozen organic corn, defrosted
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2 avocados, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1-2 pints grape tomatoes, halved ( I used 1 1/2)
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For the dressing:
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1 clove garlic
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1/4 cup grapeseed oil
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3/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
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1/4 cup fresh lime juice
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zest of one lime
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2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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salt to taste
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1/4 cup fresh packed cilantro leaves (optional if you don’t like cilantro)