Name: Blood Orange and Mixed Bean Salad With Sprouts
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 red Thai chile or other small hot red chile, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar; Kosher salt, ground black pepper; 2 cups cooked, cooled mixed beans (such as black-eyed peas, giant white lima beans, and/or gigante beans); 3 blood or navel oranges; 2 small stalks celery, very thinly sliced on a diagonal; 1 cup sprouts (such as alfalfa, radish, or broccoli), divided; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, divided

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Beans can roll with virtually any flavor profile, including bright fresh citrus, lime juice, and chiles in this wintery salad.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

1 red Thai chile or other small hot red chile, thinly sliced

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar

Kosher salt, ground black pepper

2 cups cooked, cooled mixed beans (such as black-eyed peas, giant white lima beans, and/or gigante beans)

3 blood or navel oranges

2 small stalks celery, very thinly sliced on a diagonal

1 cup sprouts (such as alfalfa, radish, or broccoli), divided

1/2 cup cilantro leaves, divided

Preparation

Step 1
Combine chile, oil, lime juice, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add beans and toss to coat. Let sit 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Step 2
Meanwhile, using a small knife, remove peel and white pith from oranges. Cut crosswise into 1/4"-thick rounds.
Step 3
Add oranges, celery, and half of sprouts and cilantro to beans. Season with salt and pepper and toss once to combine.
Step 4
Serve topped with remaining sprouts and cilantro.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 310 Fat (g) 14 Saturated Fat (g) 2 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 37 Dietary Fiber (g) 8 Total Sugars (g) 10 Protein (g) 10 Sodium (mg) 15

TagsSalad Blood Orange Orange Citrus Fruit Thai Chile Chile Vegetable Bean and Legume Celery Sprout Main Side Lunch Dinner Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Vegan Bon Appétit

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