Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing

Prep Time: 50 minutes

Yield: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups quinoa
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups corn, fresh or frozen
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 large red onions, diced
• 4 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 2 whole avocados, ripe
• 4 large limes, juiced
• 10 tablespoons orange juice
• 4 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 4 pinches salt
• 4 pinches black pepper
• 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 10 tablespoons olive oil
• 10 cups spinach
• 1 whole salad component

Instructions

1. Use a strainer to rinse the quinoa.
2. Combine quinoa and water in a medium saucepan.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes.
4. Combine black beans and corn in a medium container.
5. Add spices and salt and mix thoroughly.
6. Dice onions, peel and divide the oranges, and chop cilantro.
7. In a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth.
8. Place greens down first then top with quinoa, black beans, corn, onion, orange, cilantro, and dressing.

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