Citrus Black Bean Quinoa Salad

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

  • 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

  • In a large saucepan add 2 cups of water to one cup of dry quinoa. Cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, make the vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, and orange zest set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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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