Ensalada De Papaya Y Frijoles Negros (papaya And Black Bean Salad)
Ensalada de Papaya y Frijoles Negros is a refreshing and nutritious salad from Costa Rican cuisine. The combination of sweet papaya and hearty black beans makes this salad a perfect side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced ripe papaya
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced papaya, black beans, red bell pepper, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the papaya and black bean mixture, and toss gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fiber
- 10g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl Whisk
Tools
Knife Cutting board Can opener
Serving suggestions
Serve the salad chilled as a side dish with grilled fish or chicken, or enjoy it on its own as a light and healthy meal.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier kick, leave the seeds in the jalapeño pepper or add a dash of hot sauce to the dressing.
Cost
$10