Best 11 Spicy Black Bean Spinach Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary artistry, there lies a dish that tantalizes taste buds and ignites a symphony of flavors - the spicy black bean spinach salad. This vibrant and wholesome dish is a tapestry of textures and tastes, where the boldness of spicy black beans dances harmoniously with the earthy sweetness of spinach, while a zesty dressing elevates the experience to new heights of culinary delight.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY BLACK BEAN SALAD



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Great with tortilla chips. Serve chilled.

Provided by Kelly Michael Hammer

Categories     Salad     Beans     Black Bean Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 red onion, diced
¾ cup salsa, or as desired
½ cup olive oil
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix black beans, corn, red onion, salsa, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to 2 days. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 805.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BLACK BEAN SPINACH SALAD



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Enjoy a meatless dinner with this salad packed with black beans, spinach and walnuts. Since these ingredients are healthy "power foods," you know you'll be getting the best nutrition. Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Salad dressing of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, beans and pepper. Top with tomatoes and zucchini; sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Serve with salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

BLACK-EYED PEA AND SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 5h5m

Yield 6 servings (1 serving = 1 1/3 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound dried black-eyed peas, or 2 cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed (about 3 cups)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water (if using dried peas)
3/4 cup lowfat buttermilk
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup red onion, diced (about 1 cup)
3/4 cup thinly sliced celery (2 stalks)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
4 cups baby spinach (about 2/3 of a 6-ounce bag), sliced into thick ribbons

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cover peas with 4 inches of water and soak a minimum of 6 hours, or overnight. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
  • Place peas in a 4-quart saucepan with chicken broth or water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer peas between 45 to 55 minutes, or until peas are cooked but not mushy. Drain excess liquid and let peas cool to room temperature.
  • Combine buttermilk, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, hot sauce salt and pepper in a bowl, and whisk to incorporate.
  • In a salad bowl, combine beans, red onion, celery and chives. Pour dressing over bean mixture and gently stir to incorporate, being careful not to break up too many of the beans. Add spinach and toss to coat. Season with additional salt, pepper and hot sauce, to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 3.5 milligrams, Sodium 415 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 5.5 grams, Protein 5 grams

SPICY BLACK BEAN SPINACH SALAD



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Make and share this Spicy Black Bean Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
6 cups fresh spinach, cleaned and dry
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomato
1 large shallot, chopped
3 tablespoons key lime juice
1 teaspoon key lime zest
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat in a large skillet, 2 tbls olive oil.
  • Add shallots and cook until translucent.
  • Add spinach (2 cups at a time) until just wilted.
  • Once spinach is wilted add tomatoes, salt, cayenne pepper and black beans.
  • Remove from heat and place in serving bowl.
  • Mix 4 tbs olive oil and 3 tbls of lime juice and zest in a small mixing bowl.
  • Pour on spinach mixture and toss.
  • Sprinkle with pine nuts.
  • Serve at room temperature.

SPICY BLACK BEANS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup Cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, salt, chile powder and cayenne and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chiles, beans and broth and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans have softened and the sauce has thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro leaves and Cotija.

SWEET & SPICY BLACK BEAN SALAD (OR DIP)



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I could honestly eat this for days in a row...nothing else. It's a great combination of sweet corn and black beans and lots of other tasty things! It's worth the bit of mincing and is a great dish to make ahead of time. This can be served as a salad, but I've always made it as an appetizer dip, served with tortilla chips.

Provided by Mmmama

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 settings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups sweet corn (I use frozen, thawed)
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1/2 cup green onion, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a jar or container with tight-fitting lid, combine lime juice, oil, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Shake until completely blended.
  • In a separate bowl, combine beans, corn, green onions, jalapeno and cilantro.
  • Pour dressing over bean mixture and toss to coat.
  • Cover and chill for atleast an hour or up to a day. If a day, give it a stir or two.
  • To serve as a salad, arrange with cabbage or lettuce leaves. Add more cilantro to make it pretty on top, if you wish.
  • To serve as an appetizer, I like to eat it with tortilla chips.

SPICY BLACK-BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Mexican-Inspired Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, drained
1/2 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, diced
1/4 red onion, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 cups baby spinach or arugula
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, oil, and cumin.
  • In a large bowl, combine beans, red pepper, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and spinach. Drizzle with vinaigrette and season with salt.

SPICY CORN, BLACK BEAN & FETA SALAD



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An exciting main-course salad, packed with interesting flavours and textures and a hit of spice

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 sweetcorn
400g can black beans , drained and rinsed
1 avocado , cut into chunks
200g cherry tomatoes , halved
4 spring onions , roughly chopped
100g feta cheese , crumbled
lime wedges, to serve (optional)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp chipotle Tabasco sauce (use regular Tabasco if you can't find this)
juice and zest 2 limes
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Boil the corn for 10 mins in salted water, rinse in cold water, then cut the kernels off. Tip the beans into a bowl with the cooked corn, avocado, tomatoes and spring onions.
  • Mix the dressing ingredients with some seasoning, then pour over the salad. Toss together well, scatter the feta over the top and serve with lime wedges, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Fat 38 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 2.83 milligram of sodium

BLACKBERRY SPINACH SALAD



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This is an excellent brunch salad that's very easy to throw together. This tastes great without a dressing, but some people like a bacon dressing or a nice balsamic vinegar.

Provided by Karyn Ulriksen

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups baby spinach, rinsed and dried
1 pint fresh blackberries
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 green onion, sliced
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
½ cup edible flowers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together baby spinach, blackberries, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, green onion, and walnuts. Garnish with edible flowers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 250.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SWEET N' SPICY BLACK BEAN SALAD



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This black bean salad is fresh, full of different textures and very flavorful. It's sweet and tangy with a slight kick from the jalapeno. Cilantro adds freshness to the salad. Simple to make, this would be a great side dish for a potluck or a summer cookout. Very yummy.

Provided by Theresa Poma

Categories     Other Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

DRESSING
1/2 c sugar
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c canola oil
1/3 c apple cider vinegar
SALAD
2 can(s) black beans, rinsed and drained (16 ounce each)
1 c green bell pepper, diced
3/4 c red bell pepper, diced
1/3 c white onions, diced
1 c corn, can use canned and drained, or frozen
1 Tbsp jalapeno peppers, diced
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 c cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all DRESSING ingredients well.
  • 2. In a large bowl, add all SALAD ingredients.
  • 3. Pour the dressing over the well combined salad ingredients.
  • 4. Mix together to combine and refrigerate for several hours for flavors to blend.

BEAN SPROUT SPINACH SALAD



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Bean sprouts, bacon crumbles and sunflower kernels lend a pleasant crunch to my mom's refreshing version of spinach salad. The tangy oil-and-vinegar dressing coats the mixture well. Mom will sometimes add a few radish slices for color. -Susan Emery Everett, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 egg
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 cup canned bean sprouts
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 green onions
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the first six ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until the mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat; cool., In a serving bowl, toss the spinach, bean sprouts, bacon and green onions. Drizzle with 1/2 cup salad dressing; toss to coat. Garnish with egg slices and sunflower kernels. Serve immediately. Refrigerate remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 32g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe black beans.
  • If you don't have canned black beans, you can cook your own. Just rinse and sort the beans, then cover them with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
  • Feel free to use other types of beans in this salad, such as kidney beans, pinto beans, or chickpeas.
  • If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use baby kale or arugula instead.
  • Add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped red onion, bell pepper, or avocado.
  • For a more flavorful dressing, use freshly squeezed lime juice instead of bottled juice.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This spicy black bean and spinach salad is a healthy and delicious side dish or main course. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy this delicious and nutritious salad. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this one a try!

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