Grilled shrimp, black beans and papaya salad

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1⅓cupDried black beans
3teaspoonsGarlic powder or 3 cloves
2Papayas; peeled & diced or mangos or, pineapple
1Red bell pepper; chopped
1Red onion; chopped
1poundsShrimp; grilled until pink
1smallHead Napa cabbage; thinly sliced
1tablespoonCumin
1tablespoonChili powder
1tablespoonCracked coriander
¼cupOlive oil
½cupLime juice; (about 4 limes)

Directions

DRESSING

Soak beans overnight. Drain, rinse and cook with salt and 2 teaspoons garlic. Simmer, uncovered for about 1½ hours until tender, but not mushy. Drain and rinse beans under cold water for 1 minute to stop cooking process. Drain. Combine all dressing ingredients. Add to beans, vegetables, dressing and grilled shrimp. Serve on cabbage at room temperature.

Recipe by: Sharon Bedford's Recipe Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #989 by Roberta Banghart <bobbi744@...> on Jan 07, 1998