Best Black Bean And Red Pepper Salad Recipes

SPICY JUMBO LUMP CRABMEAT AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE AND CILANTRO OIL

Steps:

• Combine juices, basil and onion in a blender and blend until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil and blend until emulsified and season with salt and pepper.;
• Heat oil in a large saute pan. Add the onions and jalapeno and cook until soft. Place beans in a medium bowl, add citrus vinaigrette and ancho chile powder, mix well and season with salt and pepper.;
• In a blender, combine the peppers, onion, chipotle and lime juice and blend until smooth. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a thin stream until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• CILANTRO OIL: 1 cup olive oil 2 cups cilantro leaves Salt and pepper
• Combine oil, cilantro and salt and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth. Strain into a squeeze bottle.
• CRAB: 2 pounds jumbo crabmeat, picked over 1/4 cup Roasted Red Pepper sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon pureed canned chipotle pepper 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Salt and pepper
• In a mixing bowl, combine the crab, red pepper sauce, lime juice, honey, chipotle puree and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• ASSEMBLY: Place black beans on a large platter. Top with the crabmeat mixture. Dress with roasted red pepper sauce and squirt cilantro oil around salad.

PASTA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine roasted red peppers, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and all herbs in the blender or food processor and process until well blended into a smooth dressing.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss sauce with pasta and black beans.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

BLACK BEAN, CORN AND RED PEPPER SALAD WITH CHILE-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together cumin, chili powder, lime juice, olive oil and salt.
• In a medium bowl, mix the beans, corn, red pepper and red onion.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
• Chill if desired.
• Just before serving, top with cilantro and green onion.

BLACK BEAN AND RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in large bowl; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Serve chilled or let stand 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.

BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES, RED BELL PEPPER AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine beans, bell pepper and onion in medium bowl. Stir in artichoke hearts with marinade. Season with salt and pepper. Add arugula and arrange on 2 plates. Sprinkle with goat cheese and serve.