Tropical Black Bean Salad Recipes

TROPICAL BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add oil and heat over medium heat until sizzling.
• Add all ingredients except beans and rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until peppers are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in beans. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve over rice. Yields about 3/4 cup rice and 1 cup bean mixture per serving.

QUINOA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-16 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the orange pepper, onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until onion is tender. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt, pepper and chili powder. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat., Spoon quinoa onto a serving platter. Top with tomato mixture, avocado and cilantro.,

BLACK BEAN LENTIL SALAD WITH CUMIN-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook lentils: In a medium saucepan over high heat, boil 4 cups water. Rinse lentils and add to boiling water. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender (not mushy). Drain when finished.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Place all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
• Finely dice the bell pepper, red onion (or green onions), and tomatoes. Roughly chop the cilantro, large stems removed.
• In a large bowl place black beans (rinsed and drained), bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and cooked lentils. Re-stir dressing, then pour over top and toss to combine. Salt to taste or add more lime juice if desired.
• Serve immediately or let it chill covered in the fridge for at least an hour to let the flavors combine further. Add diced avocado right before serving if desired.

BLACK BEAN PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the spinach, pineapple, beans, peppers and cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

TROPICAL BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, add lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, and garlic; stir to combine.
• Add the beans and toss to coat.
• Add the remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
• Set aside for at least 30 minutes at room temperature so that the flavors can blend.
• Can be put in the refrigerator but I prefer this at room temperature.
• I serve it on a bed of salad greens.

MANGO BLACK BEAN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add the cooked quinoa, black beans, red pepper, mango, cilantro, and green onions. Stir together.
• In smaller bowl, whisk together all the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over the salad and mix well.
• For best taste, let refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.