Embark on a culinary journey to discover the vibrant flavors of "Black Bean and Citrus Salad," a tantalizing dish that blends the earthy richness of black beans with the zesty brightness of citrus fruits. This refreshing and nutritious salad is a symphony of textures and flavors, offering a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes. Whether you're seeking a vibrant side dish or a satisfying main course, this article will guide you through the best recipes and provide tips for creating a black bean and citrus salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CITRUS BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD
I developed this salad from a couple of other recipes that weren't quite tangy enough for my family. The citrus flavor is a nice change of pace from most bean salads.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk together the first eight ingredients. Add beans; toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Combine tomatoes, red pepper, celery and onions in another bowl; cover and chill., Meanwhile, in a skillet over high heat, saute rice in oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add broth, juice, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Place in large bowl; add parsley and orange zest. , Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. When read to serve, combine beans, vegetables and rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CITRUS SHRIMP, RICE, AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
Steps:
- In a small saucepan bring water and salt to a boil and simmer zests 1 minute. With a slotted spoon transfer zests to a cutting board. Add shrimp to cooking water and simmer, covered, 2 minutes, or until just cooked through. With slotted spoon transfer shrimp to a colander to drain. Stir rice into cooking water and cook, covered, over moderately low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- While rice is cooking, cut zests into julienne strips and in a large bowl stir together with orange and lime juices, vinegar, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Halve shrimp lengthwise and add to zest mixture, tossing to coat. Chill mixture, covered, 15 minutes. Add rice, beans, bell pepper, and coriander, tossing to combine, and cool slightly.
- Just before serving, add romaine and salt and pepper to taste and toss salad.
GRILLED PORK, TOMATO, FRISéE, AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE CITRUS DRESSING
Steps:
- Prepare grill
- Make dressing:
- Mince enough chipotles to measure 2 teaspoons. In a blender puree chipotles, chutney, citrus juices, and salt to taste until dressing is smooth. Dressing may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- Cut enough corn from cobs to measure 1 cup. In a small saucepan boil corn in water to just cover until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. In a colander drain corn and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Pat corn dry and cut tomatoes and radishes into 1/4-inch dice. Vegetables may be prepared up to this point 4 hours ahead and chilled separately, covered.
- Pat pork dry and season with salt and pepper. Grill pork on a lightly oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning it, until a thermometer inserted diagonally into center registers 155°F., 15 to 20 minutes. (Alternatively, pork may be grilled in a hot lightly oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.) Let pork stand 5 minutes and thinly slice. Chop frisée and transfer with corn, tomatoes, radishes, beans, and pork to a large bowl.
- Just before serving, toss salad with dressing.
BLACK BEAN AND CITRUS SALAD
Categories Salad Citrus Vegetable Side Low Carb Low Fat Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Low Sodium Low/No Sugar Healthy Vegan Raw
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. stir-fry onion and pepper in a non-stick saucepan over medium heat until just tender. Add oj or water as necessary. Set aside. 2. Place orange sections in a large bowl. 3. Combine orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, and Tabasco in a bowl. 4. Add onion mixture and toss to combine. Serve over a bed of baby spinach or arugula.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy citrus fruits. Look for oranges and grapefruit that are heavy for their size and have smooth, blemish-free skin.
- If you don't have any fresh citrus fruits on hand, you can use bottled or canned citrus juice. Just be sure to choose a juice that is 100% pure and has no added sugar.
- If you're using canned black beans, be sure to rinse and drain them well before adding them to the salad.
- To make the salad ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients except for the avocado and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Just before serving, add the avocado and cilantro.
- This salad is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. Just add it to the salad along with the black beans and citrus fruits.
Conclusion:
Black bean and citrus salad is a refreshing, healthy, and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give this salad a try.
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