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


California Chipotle Chopped Salad

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

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 334, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 2.6 g, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 10 g, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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