Best Black Bean Salad With Artichokes Red Bell Pepper And Goat Cheese Recipes

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FRESH BLACK BEAN SALAD



Fresh Black Bean Salad image

This Southwestern black bean salad recipe is healthy and delicious! This fresh black bean salad is perfect for potlucks, parties and busy weeks. Recipe yields 4 large or up to 8 side servings.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cans of black beans (15 ounces each) or 4 1/2 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and well-drained
2 ears of corn, shucked, or 1 cup of canned corn (drained) or defrosted frozen corn
1 orange, yellow or red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped red onion (from 1 small onion)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (about 1/2 medium bunch)
1 medium jalapeño, finely chopped (keep the seeds for heat if you'd like, or remove them for mild flavor) or 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeño
1/2 teaspoon lime zest (from 1 lime, preferably organic)
2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime), to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
Optional garnishes: sliced avocado, crumbled feta, lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine all of the ingredients and toss to combine. Taste, and adjust as necessary until the flavors really pop-I usually add another teaspoon or two of vinegar (you can use lime juice instead, for more mild flavor) and another 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Cover and chill to enhance the flavors-preferably for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Serve in individual bowls as is, or with any of the garnishes listed. Leftovers keep well for up to 4 days or so; you might want to wake up the flavors with an extra squeeze of lime juice or tiny splash of vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 245 calories, Sugar 4.1 g, Sodium 769.2 mg, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 10.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

BOB'S BEAN SALAD



Bob's Bean Salad image

This is a tasty bean salad that is actually good for you!

Provided by BOBU

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
⅓ medium onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (12 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (12 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (12 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup olive oil
⅛ cup white vinegar or white wine vinegar
⅛ cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss red bell pepper, onion, and artichokes together with kidney, pinto, and garbanzo beans. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk salt and sugar with white and balsamic vinegars until completely dissolved. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Adjust seasoning as desired.
  • Pour dressing over bean mixture, and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 793.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

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