BLACK BEAN AND BELL PEPPER SALAD

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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.)

Amanda Knox
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This salad looks amazing! I'm definitely going to try it.


Ninja YV
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I can't wait to try this salad! It looks so refreshing and delicious.


Noor Jutti
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover black beans and bell peppers.


Titi Monroe
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I've never made a black bean salad before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's absolutely delicious!


Kvngmk Automobile
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This is a great salad to make for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.


Regina Grace
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this salad. The bell peppers and dressing really balance out the flavors.


Elana jamie
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's colorful and fun, and they'll love the sweet and tangy dressing.


get money
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This is a great salad for a summer cookout. It's refreshing and flavorful, and it's perfect for a crowd.


Habeeb Khan
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I love the dressing for this salad. It's light and tangy, and it really brings out the flavors of the beans and peppers.


Baber Qureshi
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I added some grilled corn to this salad and it was amazing! It's a great way to add some extra sweetness and crunch.


Mehar Usaid
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover black beans.


H. M. Saiful Islam
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I wasn't sure about the combination of black beans and bell peppers, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a really unique and delicious salad.


Heather England
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful dish.


Faruk 2022
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's perfect for picnics or potlucks.


talal hunk
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Adil Murad
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This salad was a hit at our last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.