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3 C. cooked quinoa (=1 c. raw rinsed and cooked in 2 c. water…I mix the water with “better than bullion” for a much better flavor) I cook quinoa in our rice cooker.  It’s easy-peasy that way.

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While we don’t need a closer picture of all the fingerprints on that thing, we could maybe use a close up of these gems (from Costco):

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let cool add:
1 can black beans (drained)
1 c. white corn (drained…I use frozen white corn)
1 c. grape tomatoes (sliced in half)
1/2 red pepper (chopped) red or green onion (to taste)
1/2 bunch chopped cilantro

I like to add avocado chunks too because I LOVE avocado.  My friend says she sometimes adds feta and one time I added Craisins….shredded chicken would be really good too…just whatever you want to put in.

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Dressing:
2 tbs. balsamic vinegar (my favorite)
1 tbs. olive oil
1/4 c. lime juice
a little pinch of sugar

Mix it all together and eat it up.