Pinto Bean Salad With Spiced Molasses Dressing Recipes

PINTO BEAN SALSA SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with a pinch of the salt, and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Whisk the garlic paste, lime juice, remaining salt and chili powder together in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream.
• For the salad: Toss together the beans, corn, bell pepper, and onions. Add the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Gently fold in the tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

SMOKY BEAN SALAD WITH MOLASSES DRESSING

Steps:

• Place beans in large bowl. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Let stand at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Combine vinegar and mustard seeds in medium bowl. Let stand at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
• Drain beans. Place in large saucepan. Add enough water to cover beans by 3 inches. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 50 minutes. Drain. Cool beans completely.
• Whisk sun-dried tomatoes, molasses and chipotle chilies into vinegar mixture. Gradually whisk in oil. Combine beans, red onion and parsley in large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat salad. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

PINTO BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in large Dutch oven and cover with fresh water.
• Add bay leaf and bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Stir in salt and simmer another 30 minutes, until beans are tender.
• Remove bay leaf and drain beans.
• Allow beans to cool to warm, but no longer hot.
• Combine lemon juice, lime juice and salt.
• Beat in olive oil gradually until mixed well.
• Add garlic and cilantro.
• Check seasonings.
• Pour dressing over warm beans and toss.
• Add chopped tomatoes and onions and toss well.

TURKEY PINTO BEAN SALAD WITH SOUTHERN MOLASSES DRESSING

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. Place garlic and tomatoes in a food processor; cover and process until chopped. Add the molasses, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and reserved oil. Cover and process until smooth., In a large bowl, combine the turkey, beans, green pepper, celery, onion and parsley. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. If desired, serve with lettuce leaves.