BLACK BEAN ASPARAGUS SALAD

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I never would have thought to combine black beans, asparagus, and fresh parsley. All I can say is WOW! This salad is very fresh...gets you in the mood for spring and fresh vegetables. Recipe from 2009 Taste of Home Annual Recipes/Iola Egle of Bella Vista, Arkansas. Thank you Iola for a great change of pace! Cook time excludes chilling time.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 35m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups water
30 ounces black beans (rinsed and drained if using canned)
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
3/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring asparagus and water to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Rinse in cold water and pat dry.
  • In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, black beans, red pepper, onion, and parsley.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour over vegetables and toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate salad for at least 2 hours before serving.

Emanwel Emil
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This salad is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either.


Lindsay Hammond
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The asparagus was tough and the black beans were mushy. I think I overcooked it.


suna miya
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This salad is a bit bland. It needs more seasoning.


Syed Hussain Zada Bacha
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I'm not sure I like the combination of black beans and asparagus. It's a bit too earthy for my taste.


Correy Reese
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This salad is really easy to make, and it's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch.


Arlene Mohammed
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I'm a big fan of asparagus, and this salad is a great way to enjoy it. The asparagus is cooked perfectly, and it has a nice crunch.


Mrochw klangwa
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The dressing is what really makes this salad special. It's tangy and flavorful, and it perfectly complements the other ingredients.


Anwar Chughtai
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I've made this salad several times, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Sandy Sparkes
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies.


London Rudd
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I love the colors in this salad. It's so vibrant and cheerful.


Hridoy Sheikh
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This is one of my go-to recipes for summer potlucks. It's always a hit, and it's so easy to make.


Jaxon Kernick
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but this salad converted me! The beans were perfectly cooked and had a great texture.


C Stuart
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This salad was a refreshing and delicious change from my usual lunch routine. The combination of black beans, asparagus, and tomatoes was perfect, and the dressing was light and flavorful.


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