This salad is a great one to make ahead for a busy week! I love having meals liked this prepped so its an easy grab & go in the mornings.
For the salad:
2 cups Cooked Quinoa or Wild Rice
2 cups Kale, massaged & minced
1 cup/can black beans
1 cup corn (option to roast for more flavour)
1 sweet bell pepper, diced small
1/2 red onion
1 cup cilantro
1 cup grape tomatos
For the dressing:
1 large avocado
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 cup cilantro
1 clove garlic
1 jalapeno
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Place all ingredients for salad in a bowl and mix well.
Place all ingredients for dressing in a blender or use an immersion blender. Blend on high for 1-2min or until smooth and creamy.
Store in a air tight container for up to 5 days!
Pro tips:
Keep dressing, cilantro & tomato separate until ready to eat it or packing lunch.