Black Bean And Bell Pepper Salad With Date Dressing

Name: Black Bean And Bell Pepper Salad With Date Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: vinaigrette; 1/2 cup water; 16 dates, pitted and finely chopped (about 4 ounces); 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (I've used lemon juice, too); 6 tablespoons olive oil; 4 teaspoons dried oregano; 4 teaspoons honey; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 teaspoons ground coriander (I omit); Salad; 4 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

vinaigrette
1/2 cup water
16 dates, pitted and finely chopped (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (I've used lemon juice, too)
6 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons dried oregano
4 teaspoons honey
4 teaspoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons ground coriander (I omit)
Salad
4 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

1
Vinaigrette.
2
Boil water and dates in small saucepan 2 minutes.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Cover and let stand 1 hour to soften.
5
Transfer date mixture to blender.
6
Add lime juice, oil, oregano, honey, cumin, and coriander and puree.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
(Can be made ahead 1 day. Cover and Refrigerate. Let stand until room temperature to serve).
9
Combine black beans, chopped bell peppers, onion, and parsley in large bowl.
10
Toss salad with enough vinaigrette to coat.
11
(Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand until room temperature to serve.).

438

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: vinaigrette, 1/2 cup water, 16 dates, pitted and finely chopped (about 4 ounces), 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (I've used lemon juice, too), and more.

Yes, Black Bean And Bell Pepper Salad With Date Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!