BLACK BEAN SALAD

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Healthy, easy and delicious. Great with left over cold turkey or chicken. Sometimes we add mango or some other fruit instead of tomatoes.

Provided by little_wing

Categories     Black Beans

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 teaspoons lime juice or 3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed (3c.)
1 pint cherry tomatoes or 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
4 scallions, sliced
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or 3 tablespoons fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In small bowl stir together lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper until salt dissolves.
  • Slowly whisk in oil until mixture thickens.
  • In large bowl combine beans, tomatoes, scallions, yellow or green pepper and cilantro or parsley.
  • Toss with dressing to coat.
  • Let stand at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.9, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 300.9, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 15.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 15

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