Citrus Black Bean Quinoa Salad


  • Course: Gluten-Free, Heart Health, Salads, Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

  • Servings 6 People
  • Prep Time 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time 20 Minutes

Ingredients

•1 cup quinoa, dry
•2 large navel oranges, cut into segments
•1 red bell pepper, diced
•1 cup canned black beans, no salt added, drained and rinsed
•1/2 cup canned corn kernels, no salt added, 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


Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan add 2 cups of water to one cup of dry quinoa. Cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, make the vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, and orange zest set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, oranges, bell pepper, black beans, corn, onion and cilantro. Pour the vinaigrette on top of these items and gently toss to combine.
  4. Serve immediately.

Recipe Note

Nutrition Facts:

Per serving
Calories 245 
Total Fat 11g 
Saturated Fat 1g 
Sodium 63mg 
Total Carbohydrate 33g 
Dietary fiber 5g 
Protein 5g 

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