3 Bean Cilantro Lime Salad Recipes

3 BEAN CILANTRO LIME SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine beans, bell peppers, and onions.
• In a jelly jar, combine oil, vinegar, lime and lemon juice, salt, and garlic. Place the lid on, seal tight, then shake until well combined. Pour the vinegar mixture over the beans and stir to combine.
• Toss the mixture with the cilantro. Taste, then add chili pepper and/or salt if desired.
• Refrigerate mixture until ready to serve. This actually tastes even better the second day so feel free to make it ahead of time and refrigerate overnight.

BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH MANGO, CILANTRO AND LIME

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, lime juice, honey and cumin. Slowly whisk in the oil until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix the mango, pepper, beans, jalapeno and onion together in a large bowl. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the ingredients and toss to combine. Season the salad with salt and pepper. Garnish with the cilantro.

3-BEAN GOOD LUCK SALAD WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place a strainer over a bowl and drain the black beans. Add enough water to the soaking water to measure 6 cups. Drain the red beans and discard the soaking water. Combine the black and red beans, water, all but 1/2 onion, and 3 of the garlic cloves in a large, heavy pot and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add salt to taste (beans take a lot of salt) and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender but intact. Remove and discard the onions. Set a strainer over a bowl and drain. Measure out 1/4 cup of the broth.
• Meanwhile in a separate pot combine the black-eyed peas, remaining 1/2 onion and garlic clove, the bay leaf and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, add salt to taste, cover, reduce the heat and simmer 45 minutes, or until the beans are tender but intact. Remove and discard the bay leaf and onion. Set a strainer over a bowl and drain. Measure out 1/4 cup of the broth and add to the black and red bean broth.
• In a bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Combine all of the beans in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Taste and adjust salt. At this point the mixture can be refrigerated, or the salad can be served warm or at room temperature.
• Stir the peppers and cilantro into the beans and serve.

SUMMERY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, and olive oil in a bowl; season with black pepper and salt. Mix together black beans, garbanzo beans, tomato, cucumber, and red onion in a salad bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.

MEXICAN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine beans, bell peppers, frozen corn, and red onion.
• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, salt, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and black pepper. Season to taste with hot sauce and chili powder.
• Pour olive oil dressing over vegetables; mix well. Chill thoroughly, and serve cold.

BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH LIME-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except avocados, in a large bowl and mix well. Toss with desired amount of dressing.
• Cover and chill for a few hours or overnight. Right before serving, add avocados and mix gently, being careful not to mash avocados.
• Serve at room temperature.