Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 3 tbsps red wine vinegar
• 15 oz garbanzo beans
• 15 oz canned black beans (no salt added)
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 1/3 cups organic cooked quinoa
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 limes
• 2 stalks medium celery
• 1/4 cup cilantro (coriander)
• 1 1/4 cups chopped onions
• 1 jalapeño pepper
• 3 tsps granulated sugar

Directions

1. Cook quinoa as directed on packaging. Let it cool.
2. Wash and dice all vegetables.
3. Open and rinse canned beans.
4. Mix quinoa, onions, beans, peppers, celery, and cilantro.
5. Slice and squeeze limes to get juice.
6. Make dressing by combining olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, salt, sugar and spices. Pour over quinoa mixture then serve.