CALICO BLACK BEAN SALAD

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This salad reflects the Caribbean culture here in South Florida. The combination of black beans, tomatoes and onions with a vinaigrette is great alongside pork or chicken. It's perfect for picnics and convenient, too, since you can make it a day ahead. -Linda Holland, Lantana, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

In a salad bowl, combine the beans, green onions, tomatoes, onion and red pepper. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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