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black bean salad recipe | Mexican style black bean salad | healthy Indian black bean salad with lime dressing is a nourishing bowl which encourages weight loss. Learn how to make healthy Indian black bean salad with lime dressing.

To make black bean salad, combine the black beans, salt and 2½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 5 whistles.

Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Drain well and transfer the black beans into a deep bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and mash to a coarse mixture using a potato masher. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and serve chilled with nacho chips.

Unique in every way, this black bean salad is made with a high-fibre legume, cooked and perked up with onions, tomatoes and lemon juice. A sprinkling of chilli flakes and mixed herbs gives it an exotic flavour that tingles the taste buds.

While the beans add protein and fibre, the lemon juice adds a dose of vitamin C - all of which reduces skin and tissue damage by providing the ingredients for repair and healing. You can also benefit from the antioxidants present in onions and tomatoes in healthy Indian black bean salad with lime dressing and protect your heart from harmful free radical damage. Diabetics, weight-watchers and heart patients can enjoy the fresh flavours of this salad.

This is not really creamy or cheesy and can be had by itself, but it is a crunchy-munchy that combines perfectly with nacho chips too. However, health conscious can enjoy it with baked buckwheat puri or whole wheat khakhra.

Tips for black bean salad. 1. Pressure cook the black beans for 5 whistles or till cooked. At times the whistles and the cooking depend on the size of the cooker. 2. Dried mixed herbs can be replaced with dried oregano.

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Mexican Black Bean Salad, Black Bean Salad with Lime Dressing

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Mexican Black Bean Salad, Black Bean Salad with Lime Dressing recipe - How to make Mexican Black Bean Salad, Black Bean Salad with Lime Dressing

Soaking time:  Overnight   Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     2Makes 2 cups
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Ingredients


For Mexican Black Bean Salad
1/2 cup black beans , soaked overnight and drained
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
salt to taste

For Serving With Mexican Black Bean Salad
 nacho chips

Method
For mexican black bean salad
    For mexican black bean salad
  1. To make mexican black bean salad, combine the black beans, salt and 2½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 5 whistles.
  2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  3. Drain well and transfer the black beans into a deep bowl.
  4. Add all the remaining ingredients and mash to a coarse mixture using a potato masher.
  5. Refrigerate the mexican black bean salad for at least 1 hour and serve chilled with nacho chips.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per cup
Energy67 cal
Protein3.2 g
Carbohydrates12.7 g
Fiber3.6 g
Fat0.4 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium11.8 mg
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what is black bean salad made off?
    what is black bean salad made off?
  1. what is black bean salad made off? Mexican style black bean salad is made from easily available ingredients in India and consists off 1/2 cup black beans , soaked overnight and drained, 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika), 1 tsp dried mixed herbs and salt to taste.  See image of list of ingredietns of black bean salad.

how to soak and drain black beans?
    how to soak and drain black beans?
  1. This is what black beans look like. black beans are commonly referred to as turtle beans, probably in reference to their shiny, dark, shell-like appearance. Along with a rich smoky flavor that has been compared to mushrooms, black beans have a velvety texture, yet hold their shape well during cooking. 
  2. Put the black beans in a bowl as we want to soak them.
  3. Add enough water to soak the black beans.
  4. Cover and soak for 5 hours or overnight. 
  5. This is what the black beans look like after soaking.
  6. Drain
  7. Your soaked black beans are ready.

pressure cooking black beans
    pressure cooking black beans
  1. In  a pressure cooker put 1/2 cup black beans , soaked overnight and drained. see above on step by step on how to soak and drain black beans. Note that 1/2 cup black beans when soaked give 1 1//4 cup of black beans.
  2. Add 2½ cups of water.
  3. Add salt to taste. We added 3/4 tsp salt.
  4. Mix well. 
  5. Pressure cook for 5 whistles. Pressure cook for 5 whistles. Pressure cook it for 4 to 5 whistles or till cooked. At times the whistles and the cooking depend on the size of the cooker.
  6. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  7. Drain well.

making black bean salad
    making black bean salad
  1. To make black bean salad recipe | Mexican style black bean salad | healthy Indian black bean salad with lime dressing | transfer the pressure cooked black beans into a deep bowl.
  2. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions.
  3. Add 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes.
  4. Add 2 tsp lemon juice.
  5. Add 1 tbsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika).
  6. Add 1 tsp dried mixed herbs.
  7. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
  8. Mix well.
  9. Mash to a coarse mixture using a potato masher.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  11. Transfer black bean salad recipe | Mexican style black bean salad | healthy Indian black bean salad with lime dressing | to a serving bowl.
  12. Serve black bean salad recipe | Mexican style black bean salad | healthy Indian black bean salad with lime dressing | chilled.

tips for black bean salad
    tips for black bean salad
  1. Serve black bean salad with nachos.
  2. Pressure cook for 5 whistles. Pressure cook it for 4 to 5 whistles or till cooked. At times the whistles and the cooking depend on the size of the cooker.
  3. Dried mixed herbs can be replaced with dried oregano. 

health benefits of black bean salad
    health benefits of black bean salad
  1. Black Bean Salad – a protein and fibre rich fare. 
  2. Black beans provide appreciable amounts of protein which helps to boost metabolism. 
  3. The fibre in this salad will keep you satiated for a long time and avoid binge eating. 
  4. Ample amounts of vitamin C is a way to build immunity and fight diseases. 
  5. Diabetics, weight watchers and heart patients can enjoy the fresh flavours of this salad. 

Reviews

Black Bean Dip
 on 08 Oct 14 12:02 PM
5

To stay lean and fit, this is a perfect recipe. Whole pulses are a source of fibre and protein. The beauty is that its tasty too...
Black Bean Dip
 on 14 Aug 13 04:40 PM
5

This dip is made with a combination of black beans, tomatoes and onions taste really good with nacho chips..I make this often for parties and my guest really enjoy it...

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