Calico Black Bean Salad

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Linda Holland, Lantana, Florida

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Nov. 11, 2022

This salad reflects the Caribbean culture here in South Florida. The combination of black beans, tomatoes and onions with a vinaigrette is great alongside pork or chicken. It’s perfect for picnics and convenient, too, since you can make it a day ahead. —Linda Holland, Lantana, Florida

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Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
  • dressing:
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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Directions

  1. In a salad bowl, combine the beans, green onions, tomatoes, onion and red pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
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