Spicy Black Bean Spinach Salad Recipes

SPICY BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix black beans, corn, red onion, salsa, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to 2 days. Serve chilled.

BLACK BEAN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, beans and pepper. Top with tomatoes and zucchini; sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Serve with salad dressing.

BLACK-EYED PEA AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cover peas with 4 inches of water and soak a minimum of 6 hours, or overnight. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
• Place peas in a 4-quart saucepan with chicken broth or water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer peas between 45 to 55 minutes, or until peas are cooked but not mushy. Drain excess liquid and let peas cool to room temperature.
• Combine buttermilk, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, hot sauce salt and pepper in a bowl, and whisk to incorporate.
• In a salad bowl, combine beans, red onion, celery and chives. Pour dressing over bean mixture and gently stir to incorporate, being careful not to break up too many of the beans. Add spinach and toss to coat. Season with additional salt, pepper and hot sauce, to taste. Serve immediately.

SPICY BLACK BEAN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Heat in a large skillet, 2 tbls olive oil.
• Add shallots and cook until translucent.
• Add spinach (2 cups at a time) until just wilted.
• Once spinach is wilted add tomatoes, salt, cayenne pepper and black beans.
• Remove from heat and place in serving bowl.
• Mix 4 tbs olive oil and 3 tbls of lime juice and zest in a small mixing bowl.
• Pour on spinach mixture and toss.
• Sprinkle with pine nuts.
• Serve at room temperature.

SPICY BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, salt, chile powder and cayenne and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chiles, beans and broth and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans have softened and the sauce has thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro leaves and Cotija.

SWEET & SPICY BLACK BEAN SALAD (OR DIP)

Steps:

• In a jar or container with tight-fitting lid, combine lime juice, oil, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Shake until completely blended.
• In a separate bowl, combine beans, corn, green onions, jalapeno and cilantro.
• Pour dressing over bean mixture and toss to coat.
• Cover and chill for atleast an hour or up to a day. If a day, give it a stir or two.
• To serve as a salad, arrange with cabbage or lettuce leaves. Add more cilantro to make it pretty on top, if you wish.
• To serve as an appetizer, I like to eat it with tortilla chips.

SPICY BLACK-BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, oil, and cumin.
• In a large bowl, combine beans, red pepper, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and spinach. Drizzle with vinaigrette and season with salt.

SPICY CORN, BLACK BEAN & FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the corn for 10 mins in salted water, rinse in cold water, then cut the kernels off. Tip the beans into a bowl with the cooked corn, avocado, tomatoes and spring onions.
• Mix the dressing ingredients with some seasoning, then pour over the salad. Toss together well, scatter the feta over the top and serve with lime wedges, if using.

BLACKBERRY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together baby spinach, blackberries, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, green onion, and walnuts. Garnish with edible flowers.

SWEET N' SPICY BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Mix all DRESSING ingredients well.
• 2. In a large bowl, add all SALAD ingredients.
• 3. Pour the dressing over the well combined salad ingredients.
• 4. Mix together to combine and refrigerate for several hours for flavors to blend.

BEAN SPROUT SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, whisk together the first six ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until the mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat; cool., In a serving bowl, toss the spinach, bean sprouts, bacon and green onions. Drizzle with 1/2 cup salad dressing; toss to coat. Garnish with egg slices and sunflower kernels. Serve immediately. Refrigerate remaining dressing.