Caribbean Shrimp-Bean Salad

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A vibrant, zesty salad blending sweet shrimp with tangy black beans and fresh lime dressing.
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This Caribbean-inspired salad offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. The base of creamy black beans is mixed with crisp celery, purple onion, and green peppers, all tossed in a bright lime and picante sauce dressing. Juicy, boiled shrimp are arranged around the salad, adding a tender protein element that complements the hearty beans. The dish is refreshing and light, making it perfect for warm summer evenings or as a colorful side dish for any meal. The combination of textures&# 226;ÂÂcreamy beans, crunchy vegetables, and soft shrimpâÂÂcreates a satisfying eating experience. ItâÂÂs an easy-to-prepare recipe that brings a taste of the tropics to your table without requiring hours in the kitchen.

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Caribbean Shrimp-Bean Salad

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 132.0

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This Caribbean-inspired salad offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. The base of creamy black beans is mixed with crisp celery, purple onion, and green peppers, all tossed in a bright lime and picante sauce dressing. Juicy, boiled shrimp are arranged around the salad, adding a tender protein element that complements the hearty beans. The dish is refreshing and light, making it perfect for warm summer evenings or as a colorful side dish for any meal. The combination of textures&# 226;€”creamy beans, crunchy vegetables, and soft shrimp—creates a satisfying eating experience. It’s an easy-to-prepare recipe that brings a taste of the tropics to your table without requiring hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly.
  2. Finely chop the green pepper, slice the celery, and separate the purple onion into rings.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, green pepper, celery, onion, chopped cilantro, picante sauce, lime juice, salt, vegetable oil, and honey.
  4. Toss the mixture gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, stirring occasionally to distribute flavors.
  6. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
  7. Add the unpeeled shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
  8. Drain the shrimp immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  9. Chill the shrimp in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  10. Peel and devein the chilled shrimp.
  11. Line a serving platter with lettuce leaves.
  12. Arrange the shrimp around the edge of the platter.
  13. Spoon the chilled black bean mixture into the center of the platter.
  14. Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 132.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 24.0g8%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g35%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 8.9g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: caribbean, shrimp, black beans, salad, lime, cilantro, picante, vegetarian, healthy, summer, cold salad, seafood, easy, weeknight, fresh, vibrant
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