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4.4/5
(5 Votes)
Ingredients
- Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup water
- 16 dates (about 4 ounces), pitted, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 4 teaspoons honey
- 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 4 teaspoons ground coriander
- Salad
- 4 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Preparation
Step 1
For Vinaigrette:
Boil water and dates in heavy small saucepan for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour to soften.
Transfer date mixture to blender. Add lime juice, oil, oregano, honey, cumin and coriander and purée. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before using.)
For salad:
Combine beans, bell peppers, onion and parsley in large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
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