Black Bean Salad

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

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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