Black Bean Quinoa Salad

By AnnieMro

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon honey
• 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (certified gluten-free if necessary)
• 1 cup unsalted black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 ounce crumbled feta cheese (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/2 cup ripe peeled avocado, sliced

Preparation

Step 1

Combine 1 teaspoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, chipotle chile powder, and black pepper; rub evenly over steaks.
To make dressing, combine remaining 4 teaspoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, juice, red wine vinegar, adobo sauce, cumin and honey in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Combine quinoa, beans, bell pepper, cilantro, green onions, and spinach in another bowl. Then, drizzle dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta.
Divide quinoa mixture evenly among 4 shallow bowls; top evenly with avocado.