salads & side dishes

Chipotle Black Bean Vinaigrette

Canned beans are naturally nutritious, providing significant values of protein, potassium, folate, calcium and iron. This recipe packs all of that goodness into a spicy, creamy vinaigrette that is as great on a salad as it is on tacos or quesadillas

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: none

Ingredients:

1 can (15 oz)	Black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cloves	Garlic, halved
1 can	Chipotle pepper
1/2 cup	Spicy salsa
1/4 cup	Apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup	Hot water
1 teaspoon	Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon	Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons	Extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions:

To make the dressing, purée all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. This dressing pairs well with corn, red pepper, tomato, cucumber, onion, arugula, watercress, avocado, and chicken.

Recipe courtesy of mealtime.org

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