Citrus and Bean Salad UncategorizedBean Bulletin, Cooking At their best in winter, citrus fruits add appealing tartness and a dash of sweetness to bean recipes. Like all citrus fruits, the oranges and grapefruit in this recipe are packed with vitamin C and other organic acids that increase absorption of the iron in beans. Try this delicious Citrus and Bean Salad: https://www.food.com/recipe/citrus-and-black-bean-salad-166101