Blood Orange and Mixed Bean Salad With Sprouts

A vibrant and refreshing salad combining mixed beans, blood oranges, and fresh sprouts, dressed in a zesty chile-lime vinaigrette. This colorful dish balances hearty beans with citrus and crisp vegetables.

4 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 whole red Thai chile or other small hot red chile, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • to taste Kosher salt, ground black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked, cooled mixed beans
  • 3 whole blood or navel oranges
  • 2 stalks small stalks celery
  • 1 cup sprouts
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves

Cooking Instructions

  1. 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.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, using a small knife, remove peel and white pith from oranges. Cut crosswise into 1/4"-thick rounds.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Add oranges, celery, and half of sprouts and cilantro to beans. Season with salt and pepper and toss once to combine.

    3 min

  4. 4.

    Serve topped with remaining sprouts and cilantro.

    2 min