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Ibisuba (Rwandan Bean Salad)

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Ibisuba is a refreshing and nutritious bean salad from Rwanda. Made with cooked beans, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this salad is a popular side dish that complements a variety of main courses.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked beans (such as red beans, white beans, or black-eyed peas)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked beans, chopped onion, diced tomato, diced cucumber, diced green bell pepper, grated carrot, and chopped parsley or cilantro.
  2. 2
    In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  3. 3
    Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture, and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
  4. 4
    Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper, if needed.
  5. 5
    Let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  6. 6
    Before serving, give the salad a final toss and transfer it to a serving dish.
  7. 7
    Garnish with additional chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired.
  8. 8
    Serve chilled as a side dish with grilled meats, fish, or other Rwandan dishes.
Category
Salads

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Ibisuba_(Rwandan_Bean_Salad)