Southwestern Black Bean Salad Recipes

FRESH BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine all of the ingredients and toss to combine. Taste, and adjust as necessary until the flavors really pop-I usually add another teaspoon or two of vinegar (you can use lime juice instead, for more mild flavor) and another 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Cover and chill to enhance the flavors-preferably for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Serve in individual bowls as is, or with any of the garnishes listed. Leftovers keep well for up to 4 days or so; you might want to wake up the flavors with an extra squeeze of lime juice or tiny splash of vinegar.

SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine beans, corn, pepper, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro, and gently toss.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
• Pour dressing over beans mixture and gently toss to combine well and coat all of the bean salad ingredients.
• Gently fold in diced avocado just until well dispersed. If avocado is too soft and fragile, you can also just place the avocado on top of individual portions. If you have some extra time, this black bean salad recipe is best prepared a few hours before servings so that you can chill it in the refrigerator (for at least an hour) to allow all those great Southwest flavors to mingle and fully develop.

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, tomato, onion, scallion, cilantro, salt and pepper.
• Squeeze fresh lime juice to taste and stir in olive oil.
• Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes.
• Add avocado just before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain. In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, black beans, peppers and onion. Combine the salad dressing, salsa and cayenne. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

SOUTHWESTERN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, celery, onion, tomato and corn. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt and cumin. Pour dressing over the bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover salad and chill for at least 2 hours.

SOUTHWESTERN AVOCADO AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the cilantro, oil, lime juice and hot sauce. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
• In a large serving bowl, add the lettuce, avocado, corn, beans, tomatoes, onion and cheese. Add the dressing and toss well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste and serve.

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN AND HOMINY SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Add 1 cup salsa and toss to coat. Add more salsa if salad is dry. Season salad with salt and pepper.

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss the beans and corn with the Cilantro Lime Dressing. Peel and pit the avocados and cut them into wedges or cubes.
• Arrange the salad greens on individual serving plates and mound the bean and corn salad in the center. Top with the avocado wedges and ring the bean salad with tortilla chips. If you wish, top with olives and sour cream or grated cheese.
• For a regional theme, start with Southwestern Cheese Soup (see page 129).

SOUTHWESTERN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine beans, celery, onion, tomato and corn.
• In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients; mix well.
• Pour over the bean mixture; toss to coat.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.