Blackbeancucumbersalad Recipes

CUCUMBER AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the red onions in ice water for about 5 minutes to soften their flavor. Rinse and drain the black beans. Allow them to drain well while you chop the rest of the vegetables.
• Finely dice the cucumber to pieces about the same size as the black beans. Finely dice the red onion, and roughly chop the cilantro.
• In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper (about 15 cranks of a pepper mill).
• Add the black beans, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and feta to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over top, then fold the ingredients to combine. Allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes to marinate. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 4-5 days.

BLACK BEAN AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Toss cucumber, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and onion together in a large salad bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, orange marmalade, lemon juice, honey, and cumin together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle the dressing over the cucumber mixture; toss to coat.

BLACK BEAN/CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a medium size bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.

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:

• Heat 2 smashed garlic cloves, 1 diced jalapeno and 1 teaspoon cumin seeds in a skillet with olive oil over low heat, 5 minutes. Toss a 15-ounce can of black beans, 1 1/2 cups each diced cucumber and halved grape tomatoes, 4 chopped scallions, a squeeze of lime juice and some chopped cilantro in a bowl. Mash the hot garlic mixture and add to the beans. Season with salt and toss with watercress.

BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.

BLACK BEAN AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous.
• Cover the pot and remove from heat.
• Let stand for 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin.
• Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, corn and beans, and toss to coat.
• Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks.
• Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

QUICK CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, cilantro, lime juice, hot pepper sauce and chili powder. Pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

CUCUMBER, MANGO, AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place black beans, cumin, and water in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave on high for 1 minute. Mix mango, cucumber, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; stir in black beans. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator before serving.

CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, sugar, black pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
• In a medium bowl, stir together black beans and corn. Toss with vinegar and oil dressing, and garnish with cilantro. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.

EASY BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing first, and let it sit while you are rinsing the beans, chopping the tomatoes etc.
• Once all the veggies are combined, drizzle the dressing over it.
• Cover and refrigerate for one hour.

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, CUCUMBER, AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Place cooked beans, cucumber, feta, cilantro, scallions, oil, and lime juice in a large bowl. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss well to combine. Top with more cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

CHILLED BLACK BEAN, FETA & CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the black beans, corn, cucumber, cilantro, celery, and feta in a large bowl and toss until mixed evenly. Add lime juice and vinegar, stir, and taste. You may want to add more lime to taste. Add a dash of salt, pepper, and cumin, and adjust to taste.
• Chill for at least one hour before serving.

COOL CUCUMBER AND BLACK BEAN SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Make sure everything is drained well, mix everything in a bowl and serve! Great alone, as a salsa for chips, or on a taco salad!
• (If you find your red onions garlic a little too spicy and hot, separately microwave them for 20-30~ seconds or longer depending on the strength of your microwave, and then add them.).

CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.