Chinese Black Bean Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Chinese black bean salad is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes absolutely delicious. Black beans are packed with fiber and protein, making them incredibly filling and nutritious, so you get a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. The beauty of this recipe is how simple it really is, just fresh vegetables tossed with a punchy ginger garlic dressing that brings everything to life. I love serving it cold or at room temperature, which means you can prep it ahead and grab it whenever you need a quick, wholesome lunch or side dish.
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Ingredients
- 250 gblack beans
- 2red bell pepper
- 1carrots
- 1red onion
- 1cucumber
- 100 gtofu(diced)
- 2 tbspsoy sauce
- 2 tbsprice vinegar
- 1 tbspbrown sugar
- 1 tbspsesame oil
- 2½ cmginger
- 2 clovesgarlic
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine black beans, red bell pepper, carrots, red onion, and cucumber.
Tip: Use a large bowl to combine all the ingredients.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
Tip: Use a small bowl to whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- 3
Add the tofu, ginger, and garlic to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat.
Tip: Make sure the tofu is coated evenly with the dressing.
- 4
Pour the dressing over the black bean mixture and toss to combine.
Tip: Use a large spoon to toss the salad.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning to your liking.
- 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: Refrigerate the salad to allow the flavors to meld together.
- 7
Serve chilled.
Tip: Serve the salad chilled, garnished with sesame seeds and scallions if desired.
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