Black Bean and Mandarin Orange Salad

Submitted by Gay Gilmore

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 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!!

 

[Donna M.]

Loved it. Used fresh mandarins, as that was all I had on hand. It was so delicious. Making it again tonight!

 

[rainone]

Unbelievably delicious salad, just couldn%u2019t get enough. It will be a staple in my home or for potlucks