Black Bean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 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
• To make 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

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
2. To make the vinaigrette
3. Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, orange zest and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, oranges, bell pepper, jalapeno, black beans, corn, onion and cilantro
5. Pour the vinaigrette on top of the salad and gently toss to combine.