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Ramona's Cuisine » Salads

Organic Black Beans, Fennel And Red Cabbage Salad

Modified: Dec 29, 2021 · Published: Feb 19, 2017 · by Ramona

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This is all to this beautiful black bean, fennel, and red cabbage salad! This is a simple three main ingredients salad and I confess there is no need for any extra.

A blue plate with scrumptious black beans, fennel and red cabbage salad, all organic.

I'm such a fan of crazy, wild salad innovation and when I get to make a winning recipe I just stick with it. Whether it's a meal, a salad, or a dessert it just has to be right. Right from all the angles.

Black beans are a delightful source of protein and fiber,  super nutritious and delicious. You can serve this red cabbage salad as a side to pretty much anything you wish - not a soup or a dessert of course.

Feel free to add some feta cheese, some avocado, crushed and finely chopped garlic, or some cooked chicken. I did try all of these on different occasions and ate them as a main dish. It’s complete and an absolutely superb salad. ?

Hearty salads are all year round winners and beans, oh, beans.... just go so well together with almost anything really.
I just love ❤️ love ❤️ love ❤️ salads, I'm pretty sure you've gathered this by now, and truthfully, there's pretty much no end and no constraints to what combos you could make when it comes to salads.

How to make red cabbage salad?

This red cabbage salad is easy to make, it only contains a few super healthy ingredients like black beans, fennel, and red cabbage with a very simple drizzle of chili balsamic vinegar.

It involved a little chopping a drizzle and a little mixing and ta-da! It is all you really need in a light, yet nutritious salad to accompany a main. 

Why organic?

All ingredients here are organic and I openly declare I'm a huge fan and advocate of organic produce. Needless to say that since I've started to buy mainly organic produce, I, paradoxically saved quite a lot of money on food, we eat a lot better, we waste no food whatsoever and the food obviously tastes better.

Buy local produce. Not only that you know what you are eating but you also help the local farmers that work really hard. I know some dispute and say no to organic for whatever reasons and believes, but ultimately, it's everyone's call and choice entirely. To me, it's the real stuff.

Organic is more expensive so you will think about what you buy, and end up eating less and better quality produce whether that's meat or veg which will also result in you buying what you need with a no-waste result - and this is my prerogative. 

How to serve red cabbage salad?

This recipe serves 4 people as a side and probably 2 as a main. Black beans - yes, a bit strange looking little things but so CUTE and packed with goodness! Think of adding some more to it as the main such as feta cheese for a vegetarian option, meat, and some chickpeas for variations. 

I do have this salad just as a light main sometimes as it does feed my hunger and the 'always hungry me'. If hungrier than usual I would add some feta cheese, some shredded meat, or an egg, oh, so delicious!    

So, it can be served simply as a side to any dish really or as a main. 

Other salad recipes for lighter meals or a work lunch you may like: 

  • All seasons orzo, halloumi and olive salad
  • Salmon AND crudités salad with coconut blossom nectar and umami salt vinaigrette
  • Watermelon and feta salad
  • Shredded roast chicken with pesto, crudités bits and orzo summer salad
  • Broccoli Sprouts And Red Cabbage Salad

Let's put this simple salad together! 

A blue plate with scrumptious black beans, fennel and red cabbage salad, all organic.

Organic black bean, fennel and red cabbage salad

A simple yet delightful black beans, fennel and red cabbage salad, healthy main or side dish, gluten-free, low-carb, a true delight to try out any time with your family or friends. Blissful!
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 193kcal
Author: Ramona Sebastian

Equipment

  • chopping board
  • knife

Ingredients

  • 400 g black beans (cooked)
  • 1/2 medium red cabbage
  • 1 bulb fennel
  • few sprigs coriander (or parsley)
  • 3-4 tbsp balsamic vinegar (chilli balsamic) optional
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • salt (to taste)
Metric - US Imperial

Instructions

  • Wash and shred as fine as you can and fancy the red cabbage and place in a big bowl.
  • If you don't cook the beans, wash and drain the canned ones.
  • Shred the fennel, chop the parsley and add to the shredded red cabbage.
  • Mix all and dress with some chilli balsamic vinegar.

Notes

A spoon brimming with black beans, fennel and red cabbage, 100% organic.
Did you make this recipe?
Please let me know how you liked it, did you give it a twist, all in all how it turned out for you, why not leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #ramonascuisine. ?

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 865mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1249IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Leandi says

    May 02, 2018 at 8:40 am

    5 stars
    I think simplicity in salads is wonderful! Allows each ingredient to stand on its own. This salad is so colorful I would love eating it.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 07, 2018 at 6:39 am

      Absolutely Leandi, you have put the dot on the i - I agree 100% with this- it is the way to enjoy the individual flavours in any dish - thank you so much for stopping by. Have a lovely day !

      Reply
  2. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    May 02, 2018 at 7:47 am

    5 stars
    I love the colours in this salad Ramona. It's great that it can be a complete meal too with the beans. Great for lunchboxes I think!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 07, 2018 at 6:36 am

      Thank you Amanda,
      It is one of my favourite salads I have to say although any salad could do for me any time but I love the oned that are a complete meal - all in one bowl - delish. XX

      Reply
  3. Corina Blum says

    May 02, 2018 at 6:04 am

    5 stars
    I do love salad recipes at the moment and this sounds healthy and filling which is always a great combination.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 07, 2018 at 6:34 am

      Thank you Corina. It is indeed - salads always rock!

      Reply

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