Hearts of Palm, Black Bean, and Orange Salad
Yield: serves 6 (serving size: 1 1/2 cups) Ingredients Vinaigrette: 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, undrained 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seeds 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper Salad: 10 cup romaine lettuce (about 3 heads), torn 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14-ounce) can hearts of palm, drained Preparation To prepare the vinaigrette, drain oranges in a colander over a large bowl, reserving 1/4 cup syrup. Discard remaining syrup. Combine 1/4 cup syrup, oil, and next 4 ingredients (white wine vinegar through pepper) in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until blended. To prepare the salad, place oranges, lettuce, beans, and hearts of palm in a large bowl; drizzle with vinaigrette. Toss gently to coat.