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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Black And White Bean Salad (ensalada De Frijoles Negros Y Blancos)

    Black and White Bean Salad (Ensalada de Frijoles Negros y Blancos)

    Mar 24, 2013 · Modified: Oct 6, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 4 Comments

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    Black and White Bean Salad (Ensalada de Frijoles Negros y Blancos)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Colombian

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cans each 15 oz. black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 2 cans each 15 oz. white beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 pint of grape tomatoes halved
    • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
    • 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves only, chopped
    • 1 jalapeno seeded and minced
    • 1 English cucumber sliced
    • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
    • Juice of 2 limes
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • Salt and black pepper to your taste
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

    Instructions
     

    • To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl mix the black and white beans, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño and cucumber. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat evenly. Serve at room temperature.
    Keyword bean salad, Colombian Food, salad
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    Black and White Bean Salad (Ensalada de Frijoles Negros y Blancos)Pin

    Beans are an important part of the Colombian diet, providing plenty of protein, while making for delicious and comforting dishes. Colombians use beans to make a variety of dishes including stews, soups, fritters, cakes, salads, rice dishes, and more!

    This Black and White Bean Salad couldn't be easier to make and includes many of the flavors I love in a salad. Beans, cilantro, tomatoes, cucumber, and to spice it up, some red onion. The creaminess of the white beans adds a sublime texture. I thought a sprinkling of cumin powder would work well against the lime dressing, while the cilantro added a beautiful fresh taste perfectly rounding out the dish.

    You can make this salad with most types of beans, such a pinto, fava, chickpeas, and red-eye and black-eye peas. I used canned beans this time, but you can use dried beans and cook them yourself, if you prefer. I like to use a mixture of black and white beans for a good contrast of flavors and colors. The salad is a true feast for all the senses, vibrant colors, wonderful textures and a burst of incredible flavors.

    What I love most about this salad is its versatility. It can be made using several varieties of beans and vegetables, and can be prepared ahead of time, providing its not tossed until just before serving. If it is, the cucumber will lose its crunch!

    Buen Provecho!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    1. Norma-Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

      March 26, 2013 at 8:45 am

      5 stars
      What a fun salad. Love the colors and your foto is perfect.

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    2. grace

      March 27, 2013 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      bean salads are terrific--filling, full of texture, nutritious, and tasty!

      Reply
    3. Joanne Woodring

      August 24, 2023 at 12:13 am

      A little frustrated that the recipes I've looked at on this website don't list how many servings the recipe is for. Can you help?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        August 28, 2023 at 3:43 pm

        4 to 6 servings. We are making some changes on the blog and some of the recipes are not update it.

        Reply

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