Don’t you just love feijoada (Brazilian black bean stew)? I am totally crazy about it! If you’ve never had it, you’ve just got to try some as soon as possible. There’s no black beans on Earth better than this!! Inspired by one of the most traditional and famous Brazilian dishes, I developed this quick yet very delicious Feijoada Salad — which can either be served warm or chilled, as a side or main dish!!! In addition, it is naturally gluten-free and loaded with proteins. Ready?
I think I can guess what may have crossed your mind. It is a fair question! “How can a feijoada salad be quick if it takes at least 2 hours to prepare the base, which is feijoada?” The answer is quite simple: you don’t necessarily have to prepare a traditional feijoada to make this feijoada salad. Huh?
I know feijoada well enough to take some shortcuts.To prepare this feijoada salad, one will basically need canned black beans (which comes already cooked…you see?), smoked sausage and bacon (2 pork ingredients used in the traditional feijoada that can be cooked quickly), seasonings and condiments, collard greens (since traditional feijoada is accompanied by these), and orange vinaigrette (remember? Sliced oranges is one of feijoada’s traditional accompaniments). Just because our feijoada salad is a quick dish doesn’t mean at all that it has to be lacking in flavor. Try it and you will be hooked!
The rich flavors of traditional feijoada have also served as a source of inspiration for other dishes that I have developed in my professional life, apart from the blog, as a trained chef. As part of the original menu and recipes that I created for a restaurant which opened in Northeastern Brazil last summer, Bocadillos Tapas and Vinhos , I devised a recipe for ‘croquetes de feijoada’ (feijoada croquettes).
So you see, the unique combination of flavors that characterizes feijoada can be enjoyed in many different forms… See you in the kitchen soon.
xx
P.S.: What’s your favorite bean salad?
Quick Feijoada Salad
Ingredients
- For the feijoada salad:
- 3 strips uncooked smoked bacon chopped
- 5.3 ounces your favorite smoked sausage either quartered or sliced into rounds, 150 g, if paio is not available
- 1/2 small yellow onion small diced
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 cups chopped collard greens fresh or frozen and thawed
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 can black beans drained, 26.5oz or 715 g
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 6-8 grape tomatoes halved
- Slivers of Parmesan cheese
- For the orange vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large, non-stick frying pan, fully cook both the bacon and sausage together over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
- In the same pan, sweat the chopped onion in the rendered bacon fat over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally (Note: the goal is to cook the onion without browning). Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring often. Add the chopped collard greens (if using frozen greens, please let thaw first and remove any excess water) and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes over medium heat. Add back to the pan both the cooked bacon and sausage. Immediately add the wine and let evaporate. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir.
- In a medium to large bowl, stir in together the cooked ingredients with the canned, drained black beans, adjusting the salt and pepper if necessary. Then, stir in the lime juice to bring out all the flavors. In a separate small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by adding orange juice and slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking well until thickened. Whisk in salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Toss the black bean mixture with the orange vinaigrette. Add the halved tomatoes and serve the feijoada salad either warm or chilled with slivers of Parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!
Sugar et al says
Is this a salad? I can eat this as a complete meal. You’ve combined such lovely ingredients to make this. A stunner of a salad…delicious and beautiful!
Denise Browning says
Thank you, my dear!
Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com says
I am really loving the orange juice in this feijoada salad! I think THIS – YOUR version of feijoada salad could be my favorite bean salad with its collards, sausage and orange juice! Thanks for sharing Denise!
Denise Browning says
Yay! Thank you, Shashi! Both my husband and little ones loved this.
Little Cooking Tips says
A perfect, nutritious salad! Yummy! We have a very popular bean salad here, made with black eyed beans (called mavromatika). It’s usually served with onions and some sort of vinaigraitte, parsley or dill. Sometimes boiled potatoes are added as well. It’s actually very popular during Lent. When not fasting you can also add hard boiled eggs.
Thank you for another wonderful recipe Denise!
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Panos and Mirella! I will never forget your fesolada, and now your mavromatika. It is so interesting how different cultures can coincide sometimes.
Dedy@Dentist Chef says
We asian used with fermented and salted black bean. but i guess i’ve never taste black bean salad or stew before,
tempting to try!!!!
Denise Browning says
I hope you do try it, Dedy! You won’t regret…
Alessandra Esteves says
Denise, que site lindo que fotos lindas e que receitas maravilhosas.
Parabéns!
Você é brasileira e vive no exterior?
Eu sou brasileira, vivo na America Central e escrevo um blog sobre vinhos.
Saúde!
Alessandra Esteves
http://www.damadovinho.com.br
Denise Browning says
Olá, Alessandra!!! Que prazer em tê-la aqui visitando o meu blog. Fico feliz em saber que você gostou do site e das receitas. Sim, moro nos EUA há quase 12 anos. Espero voltar a ter o prazer de sua visita. Um excelente semana pra você!
cquek says
This is such a great dish
Denise Browning says
Thanks, cquek!
Liz says
What a hearty, entree salad! The flavor combination sounds terrific!!!
Denise Browning says
Thanks a lot, Liz!
Francesca says
I am gonna die. This is my most favorite thing ever when we go to our (Brazilian) friend’s house. Maybe I can impress her now? This always ends up with everyone on the couch, sweating hahah
Denise Browning says
So glad that you liked it, Francesca! I hope y’all enjoy this salad. In the very beginning of the article, there is a link for traditional feijoada — in case that you would like to make it by yourself. Enjoy both dishes! xx
Mi Vida en un Dulce says
Ohhhh…feijoada…and in a salad…!!! That is great
Denise Browning says
Nydia, dear! Thank you! I enjoyed every spoonful of it. 🙂
Amira says
I have never liked black beans before …. may be I should try it your way as it sounds and looks very comforting specially with these oranges …
Denise Browning says
I hope you give black beans one more chance, Amira!
Juliana says
After all this years living in Brasil I have never heard of this dish…looks delicious Denise…I sure would love to try this dish…yum!
Have a great week my dear 😀
Denise Browning says
Although feijoada is a traditional dish, feijoada salad is my creation — a dish inspired by feijoada.
Rekha says
This is awesome! I have not tasted Feijoada before but sounds and looks interesting! Sure to give this a try next time I buy black beans :-).
Denise Browning says
I hope you do, Rekha!
De says
Fast and flavorful! I say lets get dinner on the table and enjoy each others company after another busy day! Such a voluptuous and sultry recipe!
Denise Browning says
Thanks so much, my dear Deb!
John@Kitchen Riffs says
I’ve never met a bean dish I didn’t like. This salad looks wonderful — what rich, delish flavors. Good stuff — thanks.
Denise Browning says
Thanks, John! I am with you…I love beans!!!
Sarah & Arkadi says
we have tried feijoada and did like it a lot! your salad idea is just great Denise!
Denise Browning says
Welcome to FBTY! Thanks a lot!!!! I hope you do try it…Wishing you both a wonderful day!
Coffee and Crumpets says
I love changing recipes to quicker, different variations! You did a great job, Denise! Those croquettes sound really good, I guess I’ll have to visit Brazil to try them? Or shall I come to San Antonio :)?
My favourite bean salad,hmmm, there is a kidney bean salad I like and many with chickpeas and Indian spices.
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Nazneen! A quick recipe can really make a positive difference on a Mom’s day. 🙂
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says
I love black bean everything! This looks gorgeous and delicious! Smoked sausage combined with bacon and black beans will always be a welcoming dish in my house!
Denise Browning says
Thanks a lot, Julia! I also love black beans a lot as I grew up eating it. It is always great to hear from you. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Heide M. says
Thanks for posting this recipe.
Denise Browning says
My pleasure, Heidi!
Gintare @Gourmantine says
I have never tried this, but Denise, it looks wonderful. Reminds me I should use more beans in cooking. Enjoy the weekend 😉
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Gintare! Beans are healthy and rich in protein. I grew up eating beans and enjoy them a lot.
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says
My mouth is going crazy watering as I look at these photos (of course, it doesn’t help that my husband is cooking bacon right now). This sounds just wonderful Denise!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Chris!!! My family and I are fans of beans so this salad became easily a must-have for us.
Raymund says
Feijoada is my favourite Brazillian dish, definitely this would be the next one. Looks so delish
Denise Browning says
Thanks so much, Raymund!
Cassis says
Feijoada é vida <3
Feijoada is life <3
Roger says
Very good indeed