Caribbean Style Black Bean And Rice Salad Recipes

CARIBBEAN RICE AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, Dijon, cumin and garlic until well blended; season with salt and pepper to taste, add in some sugar if you find that the dressing is too strong.
• In a medium bowl combine the cooled or cold cooked rice, black beans, corn niblets, bell peppers and green onions.
• Add in enough dressing to moisten; toss to combine (you don't have to use the full amount of dressing).
• Season once again with salt and pepper (or cayenne pepper).
• Can be made hours ahead, cover and chill.

BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, combine the black beans with the cold cooked rice, green and red bell peppers, chopped tomato, and chopped green onion.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, Dijon mustard, sugar, cumin, and pepper.
• Add the dressing mixture to beans and rice and stir gently to blend ingredients.
• Garnish with parsley or fresh chopped cilantro. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
• Toss and serve. Variations Add about 1/2 cup of cooked whole kernel corn to the salad along with the black beans. Add a few tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro to the salad with the vegetables. Serve the salad on fresh avocado wedges. Replace the green onion with 3 tablespoons of finely chopped red onion. You Might Also Like Tex-Mex Black Bean and Corn Salad​​ Classic Cajun Rice Salad Chopped Vegetable and Rice Salad With Lemon Dressing

CARIBBEAN-STYLE BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, cumin and garlic in medium bowl until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine rice, beans, peppers and onions in large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Line large serving bowl with lettuce leaves, if desired. Spoon salad into bowl and serve.

BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, just until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and rinse well with cold water until cool. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in the same saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add the chile, onion and garlic and stir until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the corn and salt and cook, stirring, just until heated through, about 1 minute. Transfer the vegetables to the bowl with the rice and toss to mix.
• Add the beans, the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the vinegar and toss well. Season with plenty of pepper and toss again.

CARIBBEAN BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the black beans in a large saucepan. Add the ham hocks, bay leaf, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, chili flakes and cinnamon. Add cold water to cover. Simmer gently over medium heat until the beans are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the ham hocks. Set aside to cool. Drain the beans and rinse under cold running water until chilled. Set aside.
• Combine the lime juice and Sherry vinegar in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Season with the salt and pepper. Set aside. Pull the ham off the hock, discarding the bone and fat. Mince the meat and add it to the salad bowl. Add the beans and coriander leaves. Toss to combine. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

CARIBBEAN BLACK BEANS WITH RICE

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and beans to boiling. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender; drain.
• In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook remaining ingredients except rice in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender. Stir in beans. Cook about 5 minutes or until hot. Serve with rice.

BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, cilantro, basil, red pepper flakes, corn, and beans. Stir to combine the vegetables, then set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil at a medium-low heat. Add onions and saute until they are translucent. Add garlic and saute for another minute. Pour in rice and toss to coat. Add reserved liquid from the corn and beans, along with any additional liquid as directed on the rice box. Cook the rice to package specifications. Let the rice cool slightly.
• Combine the rice and vegetable mixture. Salt and pepper to taste and serve.

BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth and water to boil in heavy large saucepan. Add rice and bay leaves. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer rice to large bowl and fluff with fork. Mix in black beans, bell peppers, red onion, chopped cilantro, oil, orange juice, vinegar, cumin and chili powder. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Line platter with lettuce leaves. Mound salad on platter. Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs and serve.