Caribbean Shrimp-Bean Salad


Course : Beans
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


1 can black beans -- rinsed and drained -- (15-oz.)

1 small green pepper -- finely chopped

1/2 cup sliced celery

1/2 cup sliced purple onion -- separated into -- rings

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2/3 cup picante sauce

1/4 cup lime juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons honey

6 cups water

2 pounds unpeeled medium-size fresh -- shrimp

1 bunch lettuce leaves
 

Preparation / Directions:


Combine first 10 ingredients; toss gently. Cover and chill 8 hours stirring occasionally. Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel and devein shrimp. Arrange shrimp around edge of a lettuce-lined serving plate; spoon black bean mixture in center. Garnish with cherry tomato halves, if desired.


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