Grilled Salad
Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring tender black beans simmered with aromatic spices. Tossed with a zesty lime, olive oil, and fresh herb dressing, this dish offers a bold Mediterranean flavor profile. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a side to grilled meats, it keeps well and tastes even better the next day.Ingredients
Directions
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Sort the beans carefully, discarding any small pebbles that may be mixed in.
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Soak the beans in cold water to cover for 5 hours, then drain and rinse them well.
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Put the beans in a saucepan and add enough water to come about 1 1/2 inches above them.
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Add the thyme, salt, fennel seed, garlic, and bay leaf.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender but not mushy.
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Drain the beans and rinse them under cold water for 1 minute to stop the cooking process.
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Drain them again.
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In a large bowl, combine the dressing ingredients (red onion, red bell pepper, parsley, cilantro, scallion, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, olive oil, lime juice, and salt and pepper) and mix well.
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Add the beans, toss, and serve.
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This salad keeps for 4 to 5 days covered and refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1 pie
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 550kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26.1g41%
- Saturated Fat 3.9g20%
- Sodium 2523mg106%
- Total Carbohydrate 77.8g26%
- Dietary Fiber 25.8g104%
- Sugars 7.9g
- Protein 18g36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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