California Chipotle Chopped Salad

By angelahon

California Chipotle Chopped Salad

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

1. To make vinaigrette: Puree 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, agave nectar and lime juice in a blender.

2. 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.