Best 7 Black Bean And Pepper Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Black Bean and Pepper Salad, a vibrant fusion of textures and tastes that will invigorate your palate. This delectable salad boasts a medley of tender black beans, crisp bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, refreshing cucumbers, and a medley of zesty spices, all harmoniously blended in a tangy vinaigrette dressing. Accompanying this main recipe are three additional variations to suit diverse preferences: a spicy version that adds a fiery kick, a refreshing avocado-cucumber salsa for a creamy twist, and a tangy lemon-herb dressing for a burst of citrusy brightness. Embark on a culinary journey as you explore these delightful recipes and discover the perfect salad to tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK BEAN AND BELL PEPPER SALAD



Black Bean and Bell Pepper Salad image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Citrus     Onion     Pepper     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Vinaigrette
1/2 cup water
16 dates (about 4 ounces), pitted, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
4 teaspoons honey
4 teaspoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons ground coriander
Salad
4 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed, drained
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

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.)

SPICY JUMBO LUMP CRABMEAT AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE AND CILANTRO OIL



Spicy Jumbo Lump Crabmeat and Black Bean Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce and Cilantro Oil image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
1 1/4 cups olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 red onions, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 pound dried black beans, cooked until tender and drained
1/2 cup Citrus Vinaigrette
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
4 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled and seeded
1/2 medium red onion coarsely chopped
1 canned chipotle pepper
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup pure olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine juices, basil and onion in a blender and blend until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil and blend until emulsified and season with salt and pepper.;
  • Heat oil in a large saute pan. Add the onions and jalapeno and cook until soft. Place beans in a medium bowl, add citrus vinaigrette and ancho chile powder, mix well and season with salt and pepper.;
  • In a blender, combine the peppers, onion, chipotle and lime juice and blend until smooth. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a thin stream until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • CILANTRO OIL: 1 cup olive oil 2 cups cilantro leaves Salt and pepper
  • Combine oil, cilantro and salt and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth. Strain into a squeeze bottle.
  • CRAB: 2 pounds jumbo crabmeat, picked over 1/4 cup Roasted Red Pepper sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon pureed canned chipotle pepper 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Salt and pepper
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the crab, red pepper sauce, lime juice, honey, chipotle puree and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • ASSEMBLY: Place black beans on a large platter. Top with the crabmeat mixture. Dress with roasted red pepper sauce and squirt cilantro oil around salad.

BLACK BEAN AND RED PEPPER SALAD



Black Bean and Red Pepper Salad image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Herb     Vegetable     Low Fat     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large red bell peppers, chopped
1 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed, well drained
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Serve chilled or let stand 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.

BLACK BEAN, CORN AND RED PEPPER SALAD WITH CHILE-LIME DRESSING



Black Bean, Corn and Red Pepper Salad With Chile-Lime Dressing image

This recipe was in the Seattle Times August 20, 2008. It's different from other black bean and corn salads I think because of the lime juice. When I made it, I used only one can of beans and that was plenty for us. I also used garlic salt instead of regular salt. This is a very good and refreshing salad that goes well with Mexican food. I think it would also be good with a couple of fresh, seeded, and minced jalapenos added.

Provided by Kendra

Categories     Corn

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch cayenne
6 tablespoons lime juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
salt (to taste)
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can corn
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely minced
1/4 cup cilantro, Chopped
3 green onions, very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together cumin, chili powder, lime juice, olive oil and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the beans, corn, red pepper and red onion.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
  • Chill if desired.
  • Just before serving, top with cilantro and green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.6, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 13.5, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 3, Protein 11.5

MALANGA, BLACK BEAN AND PEPPER SALAD



Malanga, Black Bean and Pepper Salad image

Malanga is a tropical root vegetable that is used like a potato and is especially delish in this salad. Unfortunately, it turns a drab shade of brown when boiled. The recipe is from The Purple Kiwi Cookbook by Frieda's (the fruit and vegetable importer). It's a fun, adventurous cookbook.

Provided by fluffernutter

Categories     Caribbean

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb malanga, root peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 roots)
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 cup chopped roasted red pepper
1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lime juice or 1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Boil the malanga in the broth, partially covered, until tender, about 15 minutes; drain.
  • Combne the malanga, black beans and roasted peppers in a large bowl.
  • Combine dressing ingredients in a jar or bowl and mix well. Pour over salad. Chill for up to 24 hours.

BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES, RED BELL PEPPER AND GOAT CHEESE



BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES, RED BELL PEPPER AND GOAT CHEESE image

Categories     Salad     Bean

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-16 ounce black beans, rinsed, drained
2/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup sweet yellow onion
1 - 6 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts
1 bunch arugula, chopped
2 ounces soft mild goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine beans, bell pepper and onion in medium bowl. Stir in artichoke hearts with marinade. Season with salt and pepper. Add arugula and arrange on 2 plates. Sprinkle with goat cheese and serve.

BLACK BEAN AND PEPPER SALAD



BLACK BEAN AND PEPPER SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Pepper

Number Of Ingredients 19

Salad Ingredients:
1 can black beans, rinsed well and drained
1 red pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
(could use any combination of colors for the pepper, or use 2 red peppers)
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
You can also add 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
Dressing Ingredients:
2 T lime juice (fresh lime juice recommended)
2 T extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. ground Chipotle pepper (I use Penzeys)
(you could use green Tabasco in place of the Chipotle pepper)
1/2 tsp. mild chile powder (New Mexico chile powder is best)
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. onion powder
zest of one lime (optional, but recommended)
Vege-sal or salt to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Instructions: Put black beans in a colander placed in the sink and rinse with cold water until no more foam appears. Let beans drain, preferably 30 minutes or so, until beans are no longer wet. (If you're rushed for time, you could blot them dry with paper towels.) Mix dressing ingredients. Put beans and dressing into a plastic bowl with a snap-on lid, put lid on, and turn bowl over a few times until the beans are well coated with the dressing. Let the beans marinate in the dressing for an hour or so if you have time, or at least while you chop the other ingredients. Chop peppers and onion into pieces about 1/2 inch square. (I was aiming for the beans, peppers, and onions to be approximately the same size.) Wash cilantro and dry well (I used a salad spinner) then chop coarsely. In large bowl, gently combine beans, peppers, and onion. (If mixture seems dry you can add a tiny bit more olive oil and lime juice at this point.) Season to taste with Vege-sal or salt and fresh ground pepper. Stir in cilantro and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm black beans. Avoid beans that are wrinkled or have blemishes.
  • Soak the black beans overnight before cooking. This will help them to cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a variety of bell peppers. Red, orange, and yellow bell peppers will add color and flavor to your salad.
  • Chop the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Use a light touch when dressing the salad. You don't want to overwhelm the flavors of the beans and vegetables.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later. Black bean and pepper salad is a great make-ahead dish.

Conclusion:

Black bean and pepper salad is a healthy, flavorful, and versatile dish. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish at a barbecue or potluck. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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