Salad recipes

Quite tasty and filling. I used black bean instead of pinto beans, I also squeezed half of the lime juice into the dressing, and I omitted the tomatoes that I didn't have on hand. I did think a ripe yet juice tomatoes would add more great flavor. Served it on a bed of lettuce and home-baked tortilla chips.

The eggplant was seasoned with curry and chili powder, after roasting in the oven, it was full of flavor. I had lots of tomatoes, so I made a fresh salsa, also added some homemade chili sauce. The result was outstanding! Slightly spicy, mango added some fresh sweetness. Definitely a keeper!

Black and white bean salad tossed with sauteed red onions, red wine vinegar, bell peppers, and garlic. A tangy, high-fiber side dish that comes together in 30 minutes.

Wild rice bean salad with brown rice, cooked beans, diced onion, lemon juice, and soy sauce. A no-cook toss-together side that's hearty and protein-packed.

Spicy Mexican four-bean salad with black, kidney, white, and green beans plus corn, red onion softened in chili powder, and fresh cilantro. Vegan, high-fiber.

Layered black bean salad built on slow-cooked dried beans and tri-color peppers, marinated in a cooked garlic vinaigrette, then layered with sour cream and salsa. A make-ahead potluck winner.

Spicy black bean salad served in halved papayas with red and yellow tomatoes, cilantro, Thai chili paste, and balsamic vinegar. No-cook and vegetarian.

Southwest ham and black bean rice salad with crunchy jicama, bell peppers, olives, and a cumin-chili vinaigrette. A sturdy one-bowl lunch or picnic-ready side.