CALIFORNIA CHIPOTLE CHOPPED SALAD

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A healthy Mexican and vegetarian salad recipe with avocado, black beans, chipotle chile and quinoa.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons olive oil see savings
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar see savings
2 tablespoons agave nectar see savings
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice see savings
1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained see savings
1 garlic clove, minced see savings
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder see savings
1/2 teaspoon salt see savings
1 head romaine lettuce, cut or torn into bite-size pieces see savings
1 large tomato, finely chopped see savings
1/4 red onion, finely chopped see savings
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced see savings
1/2 cup cooked quinoa see savings
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro see savings

Steps:

  • To make vinaigrette: Puree 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, agave nectar and lime juice in a blender.
  • In a small saucepan, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Saute black beans, garlic, chile powder and salt for 5 minutes. Let cool.
  • 3. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, quinoa, black bean mixture and cilantro. Toss gently with vinaigrette to coat.

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