Key West Black Bean Salad Recipes

Steps:

• For the salad: Preheat a grill on high for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium high and grill the corn, with the cover closed and turning occasionally, until some kernels are black, about 12 minutes. Remove and allow the corn to cool slightly.
• Using a sharp knife, cut off the kernels into a very large, deep serving bowl. (Hold the narrow end of the cob, point the other end into the bowl and cut downward, so that flying kernels are trapped by the bowl itself.) Add the black beans, chickpeas, cilantro, green and red bell peppers, onions, chile peppers, salt and pepper to taste to the bowl and toss.
• For the dressing: Whisk together the lime juice, sugar, salt, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, garlic and olive oil in a small bowl. Season to taste with hot sauce.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to thoroughly coat. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, toss again and serve. The salad can be made a day in advance, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Steps:

• In a serving bowl put the black beans, corn, sun dried tomatoes, shallot and gouda cheese.
• In a jar with a lid add the key lime juice and oil and cayenne pepper.
• Put the lid on the jar shake until mixed well.
• Pour on the salad and mix.
• Chill for about 2 hours.
• Serve.

Steps:

• Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Mix tomatoes, vinegar, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, oregano, and black pepper together in a bowl. Whisk oil into tomato mixture to make a dressing.
• Stir rice, black beans, and corn together in a bowl; toss with dressing until well-coated.

Steps:

• In large bowl combine lettuce pieces, shredded carrot and fruits. Refrigerate until chilled.
• In a medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients and refrigerate.
• Before serving, add the croutons sprinkled with the ground cinnamon into the salad.
• Add cashews pieces and serve with the dressing.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, put black beans, corn, chickpeas, peas, olives, peppers, onion and jicama.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, splenda, garlic, cumin, salt and dried red pepper. Pour on the salad and stir to coat well. Add coriander and stir again.
• Put in the fridge at least 1 hour before serving. It will be good in the fridge for many days.