Key West Black Bean Salad Recipes

SPICY CORN, BLACK BEAN & FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the corn for 10 mins in salted water, rinse in cold water, then cut the kernels off. Tip the beans into a bowl with the cooked corn, avocado, tomatoes and spring onions.
• Mix the dressing ingredients with some seasoning, then pour over the salad. Toss together well, scatter the feta over the top and serve with lime wedges, if using.

QUICK BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Turn the cans of beans upside down and open them from the bottom. This makes it easier to remove the beans. Dump the beans into a colander and rinse them with cold water. Drain them well and place them in a mixing bowl.
• Fold in the yellow and red pepper and the onion.
• Beat the vinegar and cumin together, then beat in the oil. Fold the dressing into the bean mixture and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and cover. It can be kept at room temperature for many hours before serving or refrigerated. Remove it from refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.

KEY WEST TROPICAL SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl combine lettuce pieces, shredded carrot and fruits. Refrigerate until chilled.
• In a medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients and refrigerate.
• Before serving, add the croutons sprinkled with the ground cinnamon into the salad.
• Add cashews pieces and serve with the dressing.

KEY WEST BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a serving bowl put the black beans, corn, sun dried tomatoes, shallot and gouda cheese.
• In a jar with a lid add the key lime juice and oil and cayenne pepper.
• Put the lid on the jar shake until mixed well.
• Pour on the salad and mix.
• Chill for about 2 hours.
• Serve.