Key West 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.

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.

KEY WEST BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a serving bowl put the black beans, corn, sun dried tomatoes, shallot and gouda cheese.
• In a jar with a lid add the key lime juice and oil and cayenne pepper.
• Put the lid on the jar shake until mixed well.
• Pour on the salad and mix.
• Chill for about 2 hours.
• Serve.

KEY WEST TROPICAL SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl combine lettuce pieces, shredded carrot and fruits. Refrigerate until chilled.
• In a medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients and refrigerate.
• Before serving, add the croutons sprinkled with the ground cinnamon into the salad.
• Add cashews pieces and serve with the dressing.