Lime-Zested Tomatillo-Black Bean Salad

Name: Lime-Zested Tomatillo-Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 medium tomatillos (papery skin removed and finely chopped); 1/2 medium poblano chili pepper (seeded and finely chopped); 2 medium plum tomatoes (finely chopped); 1/2 of (15 oz/443 mL can black beans, rinsed and drained); 2 -3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional); 1 tsp lime zest; 1 ripe medium avocado (peeled, pitted, and diced); 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 Tbsp canola oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 6 Boston Bibb Lettuce leaves or medium romaine leaves

Jamie Geller Test Kitchens • Apr 7, 2010 (Updated: Aug 20, 2019)Comment Jump to Recipe

A fantastic way to use tomatillos at the their best. Enjoy this flavorful salad.

Lime-Zested Tomatillo-Black Bean Salad

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

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Ingredients

2 medium tomatillos papery skin removed and finely chopped
1/2 medium poblano chili pepper seeded and finely chopped
2 medium plum tomatoes finely chopped
1/2 of 15 oz/443 mL can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 -3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves optional
1 tsp lime zest
1 ripe medium avocado peeled, pitted, and diced
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp canola oil
1/4 tsp salt
6 Boston Bibb Lettuce leaves or medium romaine leaves

Instructions

1 Combine tomatillos, poblano pepper, tomatoes, beans, cilantro, and zest in a medium bowl.2 When ready to serve, add remaining ingredients and stir gently, yet thoroughly, until well blended. Serve on lettuce leaves.
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Category: Recipes

Cuisine: Mexican

Diets: Pareve