COLORFUL BLACK BEAN SALAD

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Cherry tomatoes and yellow pepper add splashes of color this black bean salad. "I like to let it stand for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend," suggests Laurie Mace of Los Osos, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 medium sweet yellow or green pepper, julienned
4 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, yellow pepper, onions and cilantro. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Lola Omisola
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Ailyn Nicolas
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I followed the recipe and the salad turned out great. It's a bit spicy, but I like it that way.


Linda Govinder
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. It's a great way to use up leftover black beans.


Maih Vai
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I love this salad! It's so fresh and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Godiya Ibrahim
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Sanjida Kabir Tahiya
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I added some chopped avocado to this salad and it was amazing!


Tpnearly Gamers
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Haidar Raath
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I'm not a big fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors are well-balanced and the salad is very refreshing.


Haider yousafzai
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week.


Amanda Boswell
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My family loved this salad! It's a great way to use up leftover black beans.


Parmida Poursalari
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use canned black beans, which makes it a really convenient recipe.


Erin Walker
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Zabiullah Mohammadi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. It was a little spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


aga
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of black beans, corn, and tomatoes.


Alana Garcia
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This is the perfect summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and the black beans give it a nice protein boost.


Lisa Cassity
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


thabo victor
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the vibrant colors and the unique flavor combination.


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