Layered Black Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Layered Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup black beans dried; 4 cups water; 1/2 cup green bell peppers; 1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers; 1/2 cup sweet yellow bell peppers; 1/2 cup onions chopped; 1 dash red pepper flakes; 1 cup red wine vinegar; 3/4 cup olive oil; 3 cloves garlic peeled; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 x lettuce chopped; 1 x scallions, spring or green onions chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup black beans dried
4 cups water
1/2 cup green bell peppers
1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers
1/2 cup sweet yellow bell peppers
1/2 cup onions chopped
1 dash red pepper flakes
1 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic peeled
1 tablespoon sugar
1 x lettuce chopped
1 x scallions, spring or green onions chopped

1
Rinse dried beans and place in the slow cooker.
2
Cover with water; set cooker on low and cook for 8 to 9 hours.
3
Remove beans from cooker; discard water and rinse beans.
4
Allow to cool.
5
Mix beans with peppers, onions and pepper flakes; set aside.
6
Mix vinegar, olive oil, whole garlic cloves, sugar and salt in a saucepan.
7
Simmer for 10 minutes.
8
Cool and strain.
9
Pour cooled dressing over bean mixture and allow flavors to blend for at least 2 hours or overnight, if time permits.
10
Because size of the bowl determins quantity of salad ingredients, exact measurements cannot be determined.
11
Place half of bean mixture in bottom of bowl.
12
Spread a thin layer of sour cream over beans and then a thin layer of salsa.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup black beans dried, 4 cups water, 1/2 cup green bell peppers, 1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers, and more.

Yes, Layered Black 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Layered Black Bean Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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