Black Bean Salad Recipe

By Sara Robinson March, 2024

Fresh black bean salsa bursting with vibrant colors, featuring diced red peppers, onions, and a sprinkle of cilantro, perfect for a healthy and flavorful appetizer.

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Servings: 6/7

Prep Time: 2.5 hrs.

Total Time: 3.5 hrs

Servings: 4 Prep Time: 20 min.

Total Time: 30 min.

Discover the delightful combination of flavors in this Black Bean Salad, a refreshing vegetarian dish tossed with fresh cilantro and a zesty dressing. It's a vibrant addition to any meal, perfect for bringing a burst of color and taste to your table!

Growing up in Venezuela, black beans were a staple in my meals. They are indeed the most beloved legume there, especially in a traditional dish called "Pabellón Criollo." We typically serve black beans warm, slow-cooked for hours until they are tender and simmered in a flavorful sofrito. They are often paired with rice, fried plantains, and shredded beef.

I never thought I would create a salad using black beans, but life has a funny way of surprising us! The inspiration for this Black Bean Salad Recipe came to me while my husband and I were visiting a delightful restaurant in Wisconsin last year. The salad was served as a side dish alongside fried fish and hush puppies, and it was absolutely delicious!

This Black Bean Salad Recipe a deliciously refreshing vegetarian option that’s perfect for a healthy meal. It combines protein-packed black beans with the vibrant goodness of red roasted peppers, red onions, cilantro, and a light, zesty dressing.

What’s great is that it’s super easy to make, thanks to canned black beans! You can serve it as a main dish or as a side, and trust me, your guests will be impressed.

Ingredients:

- 1 can of black beans

(approximately 1 ½ cups)

- ¾ cup of red onions, finely chopped

- ¼ cup of red roasted peppers, chopped into small cubes

(I use red roasted peppers that come in a jar)

- ½ cup of cilantro, finely chopped

Ingredients for a vibrant and flavorful salad featuring fresh cilantro, a red onion, a lime, black beans, roasted red peppers, and olive oil.

For the dressing:

- ¾ cup of extra virgin olive oil

- The juice of 1 medium lime

- Salt and pepper to taste

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Directions:

1.- Finely chop the red onion, roasted red peppers, and cilantro. Open the cans of black beans and rinse off the liquids.

2.- In a salad bowl, mix all the ingredients.

3.- For the dressing, combine the olive oil and lime juice in a separate bowl.

4.- Add the dressing to the salad and mix.

5.- Season with salt and pepper to taste (I typically use about ⅛ teaspoon of each).

A vibrant combination of freshly chopped red onions, black beans, cilantro, and red peppers, drizzled with olive oil, ready to be mixed into a flavorful salad.

Enjoy this refreshing black bean salad!

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