As more and more people become aware of this particular food called the
black bean the interest in it has also become heightened. Originating from Mexico and very much a part of the South American diet, these black beans have been proven to be quite a nutritionally pack food group indeed. Today it is popularly found in most restaurants and homes in various forms such as salads, staples and other delicious dishes.
Black Beans
The black beans consists of
high protein and fiber contents and is considered very nourishing as both these essential elements are present within one food item. Fiber and proteins are considered very important to the wholesome function of a healthy body. Besides this it also has flavonoid anti oxidants content which assist the body avoid oxygen related damage. Black beans also consists of
omega 3 fatty acids and has a high nutritional value.
Black beans are also very easy to incorporate into most meals as it has a basic flavor of rich smokiness, which gives added character to any dish. The velvet texture, shape and color hold well during cooking and makes for a very interesting looking ingredient indeed.
Black Bean Salad Recipe
Ingredients
The Salad Recipe
- 2 lbs. black beans cooked or use 2 15 oz. cans of black beans, well-rinsed.
- 2 lbs. cooked sweet corn, cut from the cob or 2 15 oz. cans of whole kernel corn well-rinsed or 2 lbs. of frozen corn, drained
- 8 green onions, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, large, minced
- 2-3 jalapeno peppers, cleaned, diced (more if you like)
- 1 green Bell pepper, cleaned, diced (you can also add a small sweet red pepper, for both sweetness & color)
- 1 ripe avocado, large, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1 jar (4 oz) pimentos, drained
- 3 tomatoes, seeded & diced
- 1 Cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sea salt & fresh cracked black pepper to taste
The Dressing
- 3 Table spoon fresh lime juice
- 2 Table spoon fresh orange juice
- 2-1/2 tsp lime zest
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Sea salt & fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Preparation
- Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Season with the salt & pepper.
- Whisk the dressing vigorously to incorporate. Add the dressing to the salad and gently toss to combine everything
- Chill until ready to serve. Lightly toss again prior to serving.
