Black Bean And Bell Pepper Salad With Date Dressing Food

BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Combine the black beans and the diced peppers, onion, and garlic in a large mixing bowl.
• Stir in the olive oil, lime juice, kosher salt, and fajita seasoning.
• Serve immediately or save in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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.

BLACK BEAN 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, 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: Cook the corn, bell pepper, and onions in the olive oil until beginning to brown over medium-high heat in a skillet. Toss in the black beans and cook until warm. Add the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and gently fold in the tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro. Serve.

BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, green onions, jalapeno peppers, bell pepper, avocado, pimentos, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and Italian dressing. Season with garlic salt. Toss, and chill until serving.

BLACK BEAN AND BELL PEPPER SALAD WITH DATE DRESSING

Steps:

• Vinaigrette.
• Boil water and dates in small saucepan 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Cover and let stand 1 hour to soften.
• Transfer date mixture to blender.
• Add lime juice, oil, oregano, honey, cumin, and coriander and puree.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• (Can be made ahead 1 day. Cover and Refrigerate. Let stand until room temperature to serve).
• Combine black beans, chopped bell peppers, onion, and parsley in large bowl.
• Toss salad with enough vinaigrette to coat.
• (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand until room temperature to serve.).

BLACK BEAN AND BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• For Vinaigrette:
• Boil water and dates in heavy small saucepan for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour to soften.
• Transfer date mixture to blender. Add lime juice, oil, oregano, honey, cumin and coriander and purée. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before using.)
• For salad:
• Combine beans, bell peppers, onion and parsley in large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD II

Steps:

• Place lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small jar. Cover with lid, and shake until ingredients are well mixed.
• In a salad bowl, combine beans, corn, avocado, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro. Shake lime dressing, and pour it over the salad. Stir salad to coat vegetables and beans with dressing, and serve.

FIESTA BLACK BEAN BELL PEPPER SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large non stick skillet sauté onions until they soften. Add peppers and seasonings and sauté until peppers are almost tender. Add tomatoes, beans, corn and lime juice. Cover and let simmer until tomatoes are soft but not mushy.
• Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.
• As an alternative, once the peppers are tender transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish, mix in the remaining ingredients, cover with shredded cheese and bake until the cheese melts.