Firstly let me get this out of the way…. This is not an authentic Feijoada or feijoada salad. Feijoada is a bean and meat stew eaten in some form all over the Portuguese diaspora. In Brazil it’s black beans and different cuts of porks and other meats.
However this is a vegetarian/vegan salad. It has elements of Brazilian/ Portuguese cuisine, like black beams, black eyed peas, hearts of palm, importantly it’s delicious!! It can easily be made into a full on meal by adding grilled meats if you have to. I loved it as is!
Brazilian Feijoada Salad
INGREDIENTS
1-1/2 cups freshly cooked or frozen black eyed peas (about 16 ounces)
1-1/2 cups freshly cooked or canned black beans
1/2 cup sliced green olives
1 medium red onion diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 avocado cut into small cubes
1 cup diced hearts of palm
2 medium sized tomatoes or a handful of cherry tomatoes, cubed
2-3 green onions grilled (optional)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Salad Dressing
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
For added protein and to make it a full meal you could add grilled chicken/ grilled steak/ shrimps/ 2 hard boiled eggs halved / or a small can of sustainable low salt albacore tuna in water
Instructions
- If you are using dried beans, soak over night. Then cook till tender but not mushy or use canned beans, drained and well rinsed.
- Add all the ingredients in a large bowl. Toss well.
- In a small bowl make the dressing by blending in the e.v olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, ground cumin, salt and pepper
- Pour over the salad and adjust seasoning and mix very well.
- Serve as is or with grilled meats or other proteins!
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