BLACK BEAN, TROPICAL FRUIT AND QUESO BLANCO SALSA

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My talented friend chef Douglas Rodriguez gave me the inspiration for this salsa at a fantastic party he threw. Queso blanco, a staple of Latin cuisine, is uniquely textured, simply yet assertively flavored and quite pleasant to nibble. In this recipe, the cheese balances the acidity of the orange and mango. A no-brainer with chips, queso blanco salsa is a great accompaniment to grilled chicken breasts as well. You can prepare the dressing up to a day before you assemble the salsa. And the salsa is also good a day after - assuming there is any left over.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup well-rinsed, canned black beans
1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions, white and light green parts only
1 Scotch bonnet chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
3/4 cup crumbled queso blanco
3/4 cup diced mango
1/2 cup coarsely chopped orange sections
1 1/2 teaspoons Spanish sherry vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 cup diced ripe avocado
1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallot
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped Italian parsley
1/2 teaspoon toasted and ground cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons Spanish sherry vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • To make the Salsa: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the avocado in the order listed. Very gently, fold in the avocado, to avoid smashing the delicate ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  • To make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk them well. Cover and refrigerate. To serve, gently fold the dressing into the salsa. Season to taste and serve.

Josephine Shindano
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I can't wait to try this salsa! It looks so delicious.


Ysabelle Garris
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This is my new favorite salsa! It's so flavorful and refreshing.


banana granda
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I made this salsa for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Sh Tayyab
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I'm allergic to black beans, so I used chickpeas instead. It turned out great!


MuRsHaD PuRBaSh
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This salsa is really good, but it's not as easy to make as the recipe says. It took me a lot longer than 15 minutes to prepare.


Shantell J
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I found this salsa to be a bit bland. I think it could use more lime juice and cilantro.


Yvonne Anesu
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This salsa is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be great served with grilled chicken or fish.


Balungile Maziya
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I love the creamy texture of the queso blanco in this salsa. It really brings all the flavors together.


Angle Hnin
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This salsa is a great way to use up leftover black beans.


Khizer Rahim
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I used fresh mango and pineapple in my salsa, and it was delicious. I can't wait to try it with other tropical fruits, like papaya or guava.


George Mose
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I'm not usually a fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed them in this salsa. They added a nice texture and heartiness.


MD Monir Howlader
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This salsa is so easy to make. I had it ready in less than 15 minutes. It's the perfect appetizer or side dish for any party or gathering.


Truda Nyiramahoro
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I love the vibrant colors of this salsa. It's so refreshing and summery. The flavors are also really well-balanced. I especially love the hint of spice from the jalapeño.


Mayckez Lopez
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This salsa was a huge hit at my party! The combination of black beans, tropical fruit, and queso blanco was unique and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.