Black Bean and Mandarin Orange Salad

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 3

• 1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup minced cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 (10 ounce) can black beans

Directions:

1. Drain oranges, reserving 1/2 tbsp per serving of the liquid.
2. Mix well: the reserved liquid, vinegar, oil, mustard, cilantro, cumin, and pepper in a large bowl.
3. Add oranges, cheese, onions, garlic and beans and toss well.

Reviews

[sugarpea]

Terrific way to get your beans! Made this in the morning for dinner and absolutely loved it fresh and at room temperature. I thought it was far superior to the refrigerated, marinated version I served at dinnertime. Wonderful salad that deserves far more attention.

[*Kathy*]

This is a wonderful side dish for a summertime meal. The cumin and cilantro are terrific. Be sure to use fresh cilantro for the best flavor. I made the recipe early in the day, refrigerated a few hours, then let the salad sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving (olive oil tends to solidify when refrigerated).

[ladybug810]

I am in heaven! I had mandarin oranges and cilantro to use up from a food co-op basket this week, and am so glad I came across this recipe! I can only imagine how fabulous it will taste tomorrow. I just finished making it and can't stop eating it. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. I look forward to making it many more times in the future!!