• Prep Time: 10-minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10-minutes
  • Serves: 4 -servings

Black Bean Quinoa Salad

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Category: Tomatoes, Healthy Recipes, Vegetables, Side Dishes, Salads

 Ingredients List

  • 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
  • 1/2 cup canned corn kernels, drained
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • FOR THE ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

 Directions

In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.

To make the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, orange zest and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.

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.

Serve immediately.

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