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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This salad reflects the Caribbean culture here in South Florida. The combination of black beans, tomatoes and onions with a vinaigrette is great alongside pork or chicken. Itâs perfect for picnics and convenient, too, since you can make it a day ahead. Ingredients:
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained |
4 green onions, thinly sliced |
2 plum tomatoes, chopped |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped |
dressing: |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil |
Directions:
1. In a salad bowl, combine the beans, green onions, tomatoes, onion and red pepper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Yield: 6 servings.
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