Beans Around the World. The area known as "The Southwest" is home to the coolest flora and fauna around. And, wow! those amazing skies. But, it's hot, so you will definitely want a tasty lunch that doesn't melt you. To the rescue: black bean and corn salad! All the quintessential southwestern ingredients in a delicious combination. You can even add cheese if you prefer, but do not forget the avocado!

In celebration of the humble bean - this festive recipe combines shrimp with pinto or cranberry beans, pancetta, garlic, herbs and a splash of lemon.

Summer, sun and delicious food. This simple greek recipe is the star of every barbecue party. It is so refreshing and nutritious.

I love everything about Papaya Salad – it’s fresh, spicy, colorful, sweet and rich in flavour. An all time favourite with sticky rice and something from the grill. The beans add some nice green crispy twist to it!

Beans from around the world. A perfect Italian picnic or celebration featuring ingredients from the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy: arugula (known as rucola or ruchetta), Proscuitto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano as well as a glass of sparkling Italian Lambrusco wine. Buon Appetito!

Beans Around The World. It’s a energy fueling meal in a bowl ! Add your own special touch with extra ingredients,(Celery? Cilantro? Onion?) make it spicy, add your favorite herbs, or switch out the dressing. It’s easy, naturally gluten free, & protein packed 👍

For the Beans Around the World Contest / Category: Cool Beans - This combination of raw ingredients makes a colorful, nutrient-dense dish. Garbanzo beans star as the protein source, and the other ingredients add the perfect balance of crunch and tang. A bowl of this salad makes a great side dish or the perfect afternoon snack.

Beans Around the World - right from my kitchen

I have fond memories of eating this salad growing up in Moldova, especially during the holidays. The Russian Vinegret (Vinaigrette) Salad is a pretty much staple at any gathering during the New Year's celebrations. It's a delicious vegetarian option, packed with veggies and beautiful color given off from the beets.

Lahpet or pickled tea is the most iconic of Burmese foods and unique to the country. It’s eaten in two main ways – as a-hlu lahpet, where the ingredients are served in a beautiful, divided lacquerware dish (aka Mandalay lahpet), and as a salad known as lahpet thoke (aka as Yangon lahpet).Eat as a snack, as a palate-cleanser at the end of a meal or with rice.

Recipe kindly supplied by MiMi Aye, author of Mandalay: Recipes and Tales from a Burmese Kitchen.

Global Cuisine Design Challenge (although I've had this idea since the food memories challenge - of preparing food with my mum and auntie in a loving but organised chaos kitchen)

Global Cuisine

It's holiday season already, and I wanted to illustrate a recipe for traditional Russian salad that is still a must-have for New Year's dinner in my family.
It's a layered salad that is usually arranged on the platter in a certain order. Pickled sliced herring is laid on the bottom of the platter, and covered with layers of grated ingredients: fresh onion, boiled potatoes, carrots, eggs, and beets.
Salad is dressed with a mixture of sour cream and mayonnaise and decorated with grated egg yolk.
I was born in the Soviet Union and decided to bring that atmosphere to my illustration.

A family favorite for the holidays—or for any time—as a flavorful and festive accompaniment to turkey or beef. Cranberries, oranges, apples, and nuts combine for a satisfying salad or relish.

Tabbule, It's a national salad of Syria, is mainly made of chopped parsley, tomato, onion, soaked bulgur and some fresh and dried mint, some people add cucumbers and/or garlic or use quinoa instead of bulgur.
Seasoned with abundant lemon juice, olive oil and salt.

Indian Fruit Salad/ Chat
A savoury fruit salad, with a tangy edge Global Cuisine

The secret to make a delicious Greek salad is in the ingredients: creamy feta cheese, crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, strong oregano, good olive oil and some tangy olives.
For the Global cuisine challenge.