quinoa salad with cilantro lime dressing

Tonight I made quinoa salad with a cilantro lime dressing.  I topped it with avocado, tomato and some chicken.  This is Kristian's plate.  Most of us did not have that much chicken.  It was super good.  I really loved it.  I've made this one before and you can do all sorts of add ins.  Corn would be good in here too, though, you know, very little nutritional value.  This is a protein packed meal with the quinoa, black beans, avocado and chicken pack a punch that doesn't feel super heavy when you eat it, but stays with you a long time. 

There's a trick to quinoa, I have learned.  If it is not well rinsed before you cook it, it will have a very bitter flavor.  I put mine in a bowl, fill it with water and rub it between my hands several times, drain and repeat.  If you wash it well, it will not have any bitter flavor at all.  The kids ate this one pretty well with minimal complaints, but the only meal they don't whine about is rice bowls, so....

Anyway, I can't find my original recipe.  I deleted it for some reason, but I posted a similar one on my healthy habits pinterest board.  This one is definitely a keeper. You could also just do the beans and quinoa ahead of time and add what you want later for a fast prep lunch.  Hey, I'm totally going to do that.