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Make this Mediterranean black bean salad with pomegranate dressing and sumac. Your family will appreciate the refreshing and flavorful taste of a dish that combines the earthiness of black beans with the sweet and tangy flavor of pomegranate dressing and the citrusy taste of sumac.
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 30 Minutes.
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
How Many Servings?
4 servings
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| 2 cups cooked black beans or two can drain and washed | |
| 1 whole English cucumber, roughly chopped | |
| 2 cups cherry tomatoes | |
| 1/2 red onion, roughly chopped | |
| 1 cup shredded red cabbage | |
| ½ cup Italian parsley, roughly chopped | |
| ¼ cup fresh mint, roughly chopped | |
| 4 oz feta cheese crumbles | |
| 1 teaspoon sumac |
Pomogrante Molasses Dressing
| 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses | |
| 4 tablespoons olive oil | |
| 1 Zest and juice of lemon | |
| Salt and pepper to season |
Preparation
1
Gather your ingredients in order for easier process to create a beautiful Mediterranean salad. Pick out your favorite flavor combination and start cooking!
2
In a small bowl whisk together the pomegranate molasses, the lemon zest and juice, the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. In a serving bowl, combine the cooked black beans with pomegranate dressing and let it marinate for 15 minutes before adding the rest of the salad ingredients.
3
Add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, red cabbage, Italian parsley, and fresh mint. Gently stir all ingredients until combined.
4
Sprinkle over the feta cheese and serve with a sprinkle of sumac on top for garnish. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips & Suggestions
Freezing cooked beans is a great way to have them on hand for future meals. Here are some steps to follow to freeze different cooked beans safely:
Cool the beans: Allow the cooked beans to cool to room temperature before freezing. You can place them in the fridge for a few hours or leave them out on the counter for a couple of hours to cool down.
Portion the beans: Divide the cooked beans into portions you will use for future meals. You can use freezer-safe bags or containers to store the beans.
Rana’s Notes!
Pomegranate molasses salad dressing is available in most grocery stores. If you can’t find any near you, you could substitute with balsamic vinegar and add one teaspoon of honey. However, I simply love pomegranate molasses dressing for salad. Which reminds me, perhaps I need to make a pomegranate salad dressing recipe? hmmm…