Bolondo Yam And Black Bean Salad
Bolondo Yam and Black Bean Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish from Equatorial Guinea, featuring the unique flavors of bolondo yam and black beans. This salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal, and it's also great for picnics and potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1 bolondo yam, peeled and diced
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot of boiling water, cook the diced bolondo yam for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked bolondo yam, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 10g
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Fiber
- 8g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Large pot Knife Cutting board Bowl Whisk
Tools
Refrigerator
Serving suggestions
Serve the Bolondo Yam and Black Bean Salad as a side dish with grilled fish or chicken, or enjoy it on its own as a light meal.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, you can add a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to the salad dressing.
Cost
$10