Katie's Caribbean Salad with Tropical Dressing
1 can (about 15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
½
cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
½
teaspoon ground allspice
6 ounces farfalle pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 cups romaine, washed and torn
1½
cups pineapple chunks
1 mango, peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup shredded red cabbage
⅓
cup onion, chopped
⅓
cup red bell pepper, chopped
8 ounces pina colada yogurt
½
cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 oranges
Combine beans, orange juice concentrate and allspice; cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Drain.
Cook pasta in salted water 9-11 minutes or until desired tenderness. Rinse, drain and toss with olive oil.
In large bowl combine beans, pasta, romaine, pineapple, mango, cabbage, onion and bell pepper.
For the dressing: Whisk together yogurt, 1/2 cup orange juice and ginger. Grate oranges to yield 1 tablespoon zest; add to dressing. Chill until ready to use.
Peel and segment oranges. Arrange segments on salad and pour dressing over all.
Serves six as an entree; 12 as a side.