Quinoa Avocado Salad

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 3/4 cup water
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed
• 1 cup fresh asparagus, steamed or roasted, cut into diced pieces
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 Tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 fresh ripe avocado

1. Rinse quinoa and drain. Place in saucepan and cover with measured water. Cover and bring to boil, reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer 10 minutes. Turn off heat and leave covered for another 10 minutes until water is absorbed.

2. Remove and fluff with fork and place in a bowl to cool. When quinoa is cool, add peppers, scallions, black beans, and asparagus. Combine olive oil, water, lime juice, and salt. Toss with quinoa. Garnish with fresh, sliced avocado.