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Black Bean Quinoa Salad

A light and healthy quinoa salad tossed in a refreshing orange vinaigrette, chockfull of protein and fiber!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: American , Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 large navel oranges cut into segments
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 Jalapeño 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

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
  2. To make the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, orange zest and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
  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.
  4. Serve immediately.