Vegan California Chipotle Chop with Agave-Lime Vinaigrette (Gluten-free)

I get so bored with the same old salads, don’t you? I decided that maybe a new dressing would fix my salad rut. My search led me to not only a delicious new dressing but a clever new salad, too. The recipe is from Chloe Coscarelli’s (vegan) cookbook called Chloe’s Kitchen.

I have to admit, I’m a sucker for any dish with “California” in the title. That usually means it has avocado – you can’t go wrong there. This salad also has spiced black beans, protein-packed quinoa, and plenty of flavors. It would be great as a wrap, too.

Vegan Creamy Potato Salad Gluten-free

Serves 6 as a side salad, 4 as a meal

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Agave-Lime Vinaigrette Ingredients:

  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. apple-cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. agave
  • ¼ cup lime juice
Vegan Creamy Potato Salad Gluten-free
Vegan Creamy Potato Salad Gluten-free

Instructions

STEP 1
Blend oil, vinegar, agave, and lime juice in a blender until smooth. Set aside.

California Chipotle Chop Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (or pressed with garlic press)
  • ¼ tsp. chipotle chili powder
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 large tomato, finely chopped
  • ¼ red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro

STEP 2
If you like your onions raw, then:
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and sauté black beans, garlic, chipotle powder, and salt for 5 minutes. Let cool.
If you don’t like raw onions, then:
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until tender. Add black beans, chipotle powder, and salt, sauté for 3 to 5 minutes more.

STEP 3
Wash and dry the greens with a small salad spinner (makes it crunchier). In a large bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes, onions (if you left them raw), avocado, quinoa, black bean mixture, and cilantro. Toss with the desired amount of Agave-Lime Vinaigrette.

Vegan Creamy Potato Salad Gluten-free
Vegan Creamy Potato Salad Gluten-free

Dig in!!!

Thank you, Chloe, for another great recipe :)

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1 thought on “Vegan California Chipotle Chop with Agave-Lime Vinaigrette (Gluten-free)”

  1. Hi Livvy,

    Yes! Not only do I get bored with the same salads, but I’m too lazy to make a fancy one like you posted! Haha. My poor salads are usually just kale, maybe an avocado and some chia seeds and/or some sunflower seeds. I do get excited though when I have a good dressing and I can actually crave a salad when I know I have a good dressing to go with it.

    I don’t know if you like jalapenos and “hot” dressings, but this is my favorite so far: http://thehealthyfamilyandhome.com/raw-jalapeno-dressing/

    Yours looks so easy I’m going to have to add it to my dressings! Thanks! :)

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