Citrus Black Bean salad with Quinoa Salad
1 10-ounce package of edamame
3 cups of cooked quinoa
1 cup chopped tomatoes or half cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup of sliced scallions
1/3 a cup of chopped carrot
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 of chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
1/3 of Citrus Vinaigrette or store bought Lemon or Greek Vinaigrette
Cook the edamame according to the package directions.
Combine the quinoa, tomato, scallions, carrot, black beans, basil, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of edamame in a large bowl. Reserve the remaining edamame for another use. Add the dressing and stir gently to combine.
Citrus Vinaigrette
3 Tablespoons fresh Lemon Juice
6 Tablespoons extra-virgin Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
3 tablespoons fresh Orange Juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste