Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 large navel oranges, cut into segments
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup canned corn kernels, drained
- ⅓ cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- For the orange vinaigrette
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon sugar
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Preparation
Step 1
In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
Step 2
To make the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, orange zest and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, oranges, bell pepper, jalapeno, black beans, corn, onion and cilantro. Pour the vinaigrette on top of the salad and gently toss to combine.
Step 4
Serve immediately.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
This salad is protein-rich and perfect for clean eating.
The refreshing orange vinaigrette adds a delicious twist.
