Warm Black Bean and Quinoa Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

COOKED quinoa (I would recommend using chicken/veggie stock as the cooking liquid)

1 cup

black beans, drained and rinsed

2 cups

diced bell pepper (about 2 peppers) - any color works

1/4 cup

shallot, finely minced (about 1 medium shallot)

3/4 cup

cilantro, minced

1 tsp

cumin

1 tsp

chili powder

3/4

of a medium avocado, diced

For the dressing:

2 tbsp

lime juice

4 tbsp

olive oil

1/4 tsp

honey

1/8 tsp

cayenne pepper

1 clove

garlic, grated