Quinoa-Spinach Salad

Serves 4 

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups cooked quinoa (cooked according to package directions)
• ½ cup finely chopped red onion
• 3 cups packed baby spinach
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 ½ Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ cup pine nuts

Directions

1. Combine the beans, quinoa, onion, and spinach in a mixing bowl.
2. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin and paprika in a small bowl.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss.
4. Garnish with pine nuts.

Variations:

Use any other kind of beans and experiment with other whole grains, such as barley, bulgur, farro or freekeh, in place of the quinoa.