Tropical Black Bean Salad

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

A favorite lunch salad of mine. The recipe was given to me by my best friend. Original source unknown.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 3 cups cooked black beans
• 1 red bell pepper , diced
• 1 cup crushed pineapple , drained
• 1 small green chili pepper , diced
• 2 green onions , thinly sliced
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. In a bowl, add lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, and garlic; stir to combine.
2. Add the beans and toss to coat.
3. Add the remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
4. Set aside for at least 30 minutes at room temperature so that the flavors can blend.
5. Can be put in the refrigerator but I prefer this at room temperature.
6. I serve it on a bed of salad greens.

Reviews

[yogi]

Made this last night, and I have to say that the flavor combinations in this just blew me away! Deeeelish!! The tropical, sweet pineapple is a wonderful addition that I never thought to add to a salad, but it works so well in this. I cut the recipe in half, using 1 can of beans which was about 1 1/2 cups and put in 2 jalapenos for a really spicy salad. Also, I didn't have allspice. I hope that didn't make a big difference but truthfully, I just love it without. Thank you, NurseDi, this is definitley a "keeper" recipe!

[Pvt Amys Mom]

I was the salad course for a hawaiian themed progressive dinner. I doubled this recipe. I forgot to buy the chile pepper so I added a can of diced green peppers. I have to tell you, it sure is gorgeous! (And the garlic smells awesome!). Although I did not really care for this myself, others did. Thank you for sharing your recipe NurseDi

[Rainman]

Took this to a Hawaiian party as my dish to pass. Got rave reviews from everyone, although I didn't much care for it. Added 1c processed coconut for kicks.