Avocado Orange Black Bean Salad Recipe π₯π
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 32 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 2 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 cups | Dried black beans |
| 1/2 cup | Olive oil |
| 6 tbsp | Fresh lime juice |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 clove | Garlic |
| 3 tbsp | Cilantro |
| 3 | Navel oranges |
| 2 | Avocados |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Beans:
- Pick through dried beans, discarding any bad ones.
- Rinse beans thoroughly.
- Place beans in a large pot and add enough water to cover them by 2 inches.
- Bring to a boil, cook for two minutes, then turn off the heat.
- Let the beans soak in the covered pot for one hour.
- After soaking, bring the beans to a boil again, covered.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until beans are firm but not mushy.
- Drain beans and rinse with cold water. Dry them on a paper towel.
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro.
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Prepare the Oranges:
- Peel the oranges and section them.
- Cut the orange sections into 1/2 inch pieces.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Stir the orange pieces into the olive oil dressing mixture.
- Add the cooked and cooled black beans to the bowl and gently stir to coat them evenly with the dressing.
- Mix well to ensure all ingredients are combined thoroughly.
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Chill and Serve:
- Store the salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, peel the avocados and chop the flesh into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Gently stir the chopped avocados into the salad to incorporate them evenly.
Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful Avocado Orange Black Bean Salad as a refreshing side dish or a light meal on its own. It’s perfect for potlucks, weeknight dinners, or any occasion where you want to impress with a healthy and delicious dish! π₯β¨
