Ham and Black Bean Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Ham and Black Bean Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice (1 cup uncooked); 1 can black beans (15 or 16 ounces); 1 medium red onion, chopped; 1 cup jicama, cut in tiny cubes; 1/2 cup sliced green or black olives; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; 3/4 cup cubed cooked ham; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 cups cooked rice (1 cup uncooked)
1 can black beans (15 or 16 ounces)
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 cup jicama, cut in tiny cubes
1/2 cup sliced green or black olives
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
3/4 cup cubed cooked ham
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Cook rice according to package directions with salt and water (butter, optional).
2
When the rice has cooled a bit, transfer to a large mixing bowl and combine gently with the black beans, which have been rinsed and drained.
3
Chop the red onion and taste to see if it's too strong for an uncooked salad.
4
If strong, soak the onion in cold water, spiked with a bit of sugar and vinegar, for 10 minutes.
5
Drain onion and add to rice mixture, along with the jicama, olives and both bell peppers.
6
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
7
Add ham; saute, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, adding the minced garlic for the last minute of cooking.
8
Add ham mixture to rice.
9
Add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil to a small jar.
10
Add vinegar, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper in small jar with lid.
11
Shake well and drizzle the dressing over the salad.
12
Toss with a fork and taste for salt and pepper.
13
Serve at room temperature for best flavor.

906

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups cooked rice (1 cup uncooked), 1 can black beans (15 or 16 ounces), 1 medium red onion, chopped, 1 cup jicama, cut in tiny cubes, and more.

Yes, Ham and Black Bean Bean Salad 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.

Ham and Black Bean Bean Salad

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