Zesty Mexican Quinoa Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces quinoa
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (5 ounce) can chicken
1/2 cup cooked corn
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
1/2 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove fresh minced garlic
1/2 - 3/4 cup mild salsa
1/2 teaspoon salt & pepper, to taste
1/2 cup sliced avocado (to garnish)

Preparation

Fluff quinoa with fork. Combine beans, chicken, corn, bell pepper, lime juice, cilantro and garlic.
Add to quinoa. Mix gently but thoroughly.
Add desired amount of salsa, salt and pepper.
Garnish with avocado slices. Chill and dig in!