Sante Fe Salad from the Best of Bridge cookbook The Best of the Best
I must tell you first, that I do not like bean salads. I know they are healthy for me, and I want to like them, so I will try them, but usually they are too beany. However, this recipe works for me. It has the heading that I have written into my book - Good, for a bean salad. I was at a party last week were someone brought this salad, and I heard two different people state that they don't like bean salads, but this one was good. That's what reminded me of this recipe, and I have made a batch to take to my Canada Day potluck party. Happy Canada Day!
Cilantro Lime Dressing
1/4 C olive oil
juice of 2 limes
1/4 C chopped cilantro
1 tsp cumin
S &P to taste
Salad
19 oz can black beans (turtle beans), rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, diced
12 oz can kernel corn, drained
1/3 C red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & minced (I omitted this)
In a medium bowl, whisk together oil and lime juice. Add cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper and mix well. Stir in salad ingredients and correct seasoning. Serve at room temperature. Serves 6.
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Wow that looks good! And healthy =) Happy Canada Day to you, have a great time!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Canada Day!!
ReplyDeleteI know we covered this point last week at my blog, but I feel the need to restate that the Best of Bridge books really are the greatest cookbooks EVER. ;)
That does sound good. I'll bet it would be even better with a little avocado tossed into the mix.
ReplyDeleteSounds great! Thanks for a vegan friendly recipe!
ReplyDeleteI make a very similar salad, only I add a can of blackeyed peas. If you want to make it even easier, don't make the dressing and just pour your favorite bottled oil based salad dressing over it- I like Kraft Zesty Italian, but have used a lot of different italian/ vinagarettes.
ReplyDeletekristina - thanks, it is very healthy
ReplyDeletecourt - oh yes, best of bridge for the win. I see your recipe today is from B of B. It's a good one.
bookfool - I've only had avacado in guacamole, so I don't know. Give it a try!
teddy rose - I guess it is vegan, isn't it? enjoy
lisa - simple is great! I have cilantro growing in my garden, so it was pretty easy anyway, but Kraft always helps. I like Italian dressing on cut up chunks of carrots, peppers, celery, and cherry tomatoes and then let it marinate.
I adore bean salads, and this one sounds wonderful!!!!
ReplyDeletepam - I think it's the cilantro that makes it so tasty. You will like this for sure.
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