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By Ellen Easton©2009 - All Rights Reserved
Recipe courtesy of
Ellen Easton. Check out Ellen's Afternoon Tea From The Garden which includes this
recipe in the menu.
Summer is the
perfect time of year to make use of nature's bounty, especially while
entertaining outdoors. The garden is a wonderful resource from which one
can devise an imaginative, yet tasty menu. Inspiration can
come from many avenues, as in the example of my childhood friend Betsy's
black bean salad recipe, which is easily transferred from a side dish to
a tea savory when served in the hollow of an endive leaf.
Check out more of Ellen Easton's
Tea Travels™
articles and recipes.
Learn about the
History of English High Tea
and more delicious
Afternoon Tea and High Tea Recipes.
Betsy's Black Bean Salad
Recipe Type:
Salad and Salad Dressing,
Beans,
Corn,
Tomatoes,
Balsamic Vinegar,
Avocados
Yields: 6 to 8 servings
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients:
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh, frozen or canned
corn kernels *
1 jar medium or spicy salsa (your preference)
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced
tomatoes with oregano, garlic and/or basil**
1/4 cup good-quality
balsamic vinegar
1 to 2 whole
avocados , peeled, seeded, and
diced
* If using canned
corn kernels, drain before using in the salad.
** Diced fresh tomatoes may be substituted. Add some oregano, garlic, and basil.
Preparation:
In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, salsa, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar.
Refrigerate until ready to serve (best made 1 to 2 days ahead of time before serving).
Add diced avocado to mixture just before serving.
Place mixture into the hollow of an endive leaf and serve.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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