Best 7 Cuban Orange Black Bean Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Cuban cuisine with this refreshing Cuban Orange and Black Bean Salad! This tantalizing salad is a symphony of sweet, tangy, and savory notes, featuring succulent black beans, juicy oranges, crisp red onions, and a zesty dressing. Whether you're seeking a light and healthy lunch, a vibrant side dish, or a burst of freshness on a hot summer day, this salad delivers an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. Our recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of creating this delectable dish.

Accompanying this main recipe, we also offer variations to suit your taste preferences. For a delightful twist, try our Cuban Orange and Black Bean Salad with Avocado, adding creamy avocado slices for an extra layer of richness and texture. If you're craving a spicy kick, our Cuban Orange and Black Bean Salad with Jalapeño will satisfy your taste buds with its subtle heat.

For those with a sweet tooth, our Cuban Orange and Black Bean Salad with Honey Vinaigrette introduces a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors. And for a refreshing and herbaceous twist, our Cuban Orange and Black Bean Salad with Cilantro and Lime will invigorate your palate with its vibrant citrus and herbal notes.

Each recipe variation offers a unique culinary experience, allowing you to tailor the salad to your preferences. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a delightful culinary journey with our Cuban Orange and Black Bean Salad and its tantalizing variations!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 16m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 small clove garlic
Pinch salt, plus 2 teaspoons
Juice 1 1/2 limes (about 3 tablespoons)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears)
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small hass avocado, halved, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, leaves and stems

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.

CUBAN SALAD



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Cuban salads typically are refreshing, yet uncomplicated, and they're always a nice addition to what often can be a heavy Cuban meal. Served with a loaf of crusty Cuban bread isn't a bad idea either!

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
4 medium tomatoes (such as Campari®), cut into wedges
2 medium avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
½ (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine romaine, tomatoes, avocados, onion, and black beans in a large bowl; toss to combine.
  • Whisk lime juice, honey, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. While constantly whisking, stream in the olive oil until dressing is well combined.
  • Drizzle some of the dressing over the salad, toss, taste, and add more dressing if desired. If there's any extra dressing, refrigerate for later use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 16.1 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 384.7 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

CUBAN ORANGE BLACK BEAN SALAD



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Categories     Bean     Vegetarian

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 seedless oranges
1 Tbs. olive oil
2/3 cup diced red onion
3 medium garlic cloves
1/4 tsp. brown sugar
3 cups cooked black beans (two cans, rinsed and drained)
Finely grated zest and juice of one orange
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Add beans, orange zest, juice, and sugar stirring to dissolve sugar. Season with salt and pepper, cook for 4 minutes. Add orange pieces and stir to recombine. Cut remaining oranges into rounds and cut away the rinds. Serve beans on orange slices

CUBAN-STYLE BLACK BEANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried black beans
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Ten to fifteen 3-inch cilantro stems, tied in a bundle
3 bay leaves
1 onion, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Soak the beans with the baking soda in 10 cups of water for about 3 hours. Rinse and drain.
  • Add the beans to a Dutch oven and add 10 cups fresh water, along with the olive oil, cumin, oregano, sugar, vinegar, cilantro stems, bay leaves and onion. Simmer until the beans are soft, about 2 hours. Add 2 teaspoons of salt (or more to taste) and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

CUBAN BLACK BEANS



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This classic recipe is adapted from "Tastes Like Cuba," by Eduardo Machado and Michael Domitrovich. The secret is the homemade sofrito, but bottled will do in a pinch.

Provided by Pete Wells

Categories     one pot

Time 45m

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 green peppers, stemmed and seeded
10 garlic cloves
1 pound dried black beans, rinsed and picked over to remove any stones
1 smoked ham hock
2 bay leaves
5 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
4 slices thick bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 Spanish onion, diced
1 jalapeño, stemmed and finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon turbinado or other brown sugar

Steps:

  • Cut 1 green pepper into 1-inch squares. Smash and peel 4 of the garlic cloves. Put the green pepper and garlic into a large pot with the beans, ham hock, bay leaves and 1 tablespoon salt. Add 2 quarts water and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and simmer until the beans are tender, an hour or more.
  • Meanwhile, make a sofrito. Cut the remaining ½ green pepper into ¼-inch dice. Peel and finely chop the remaining garlic. Heat the olive oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the green pepper and onion and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapeño (leave out the seeds if you don't want it too spicy), oregano, cumin, black pepper and 2 teaspoons salt and stir for another minute. Pour in the vinegar and scrape any browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. This is your sofrito.
  • When the beans are cooked, discard the bay leaf. Remove and set aside the ham hock and let it cool. Transfer 1 cup of beans to small bowl, mash them into a paste with the back of a fork and return to the pot. Add the sofrito, then the sugar. Pull the meat from the ham hock, leaving behind any white sinew or gristle. Chop the ham into ½-inch pieces and return it to the bean pot.
  • Stir the beans well and bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes or so, skimming any foam from the top. Taste for salt and serve with white rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 350, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 451 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BLACK BEAN-MANGO SALAD



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This fresh mango salad is a lively side dish for chicken or fish. Simple to put together and pack for a picnic, it's a yummy way to slip more fruit and veggies into meals.-Donna Hollon, Port Orchard, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium mangoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
Dash salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CUBAN BLACK BEAN SALAD



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Make and share this Cuban Black Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicki in AZ

Categories     Black Beans

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 celery, chopped
2 tablespoons red onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Toss together beans, yellow and red peppers, celery, onion and parsley.
  • Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic& cumin and toss into bean mixture.

Tips:

  • For a zesty kick, use freshly squeezed orange juice and lime juice instead of bottled juice.
  • If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can substitute chopped fresh parsley or mint.
  • To save time, use canned black beans that have been rinsed and drained.
  • For a sweeter salad, add 1/4 cup of chopped dried cranberries or raisins.
  • For a spicier salad, add 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

This Cuban orange black bean salad is a refreshing and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. The combination of oranges, black beans, and cilantro is a classic Cuban flavor combination that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this Cuban orange black bean salad a try.

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