Marinated Black Bean Salad

Serves 8

What You’ll Need:

Measuring Cups & Spoons

A Nutri-Bullet or Blender

A Large Salad Bowl

Salad Spoons

A Sharp Kitchen Knife

Ingredients:

2 (15-Ounce) Cans Black Beans, Drained

3 Roma Tomatoes, Diced

1 Red Onion, Thinly Sliced

1 Medium Red Pepper, Sliced

1 Medium Yellow Pepper, Sliced

1 (8 Inch) English Cucumber, Cubed

1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro, Chopped

Dressing:

2 Tbsp Lime Juice

2 Tbsp OJ Concentrate

2 Tbsp Dijon

2 Tsp Organic Cumin

1 Tsp Organic Chipotle

1/2 Tsp Sea Salt

1 Tsp Garlic, Minced

1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

How To Put It Together:

1) Into a large salad bowl, add the drained black beans, Roma tomatoes, red onion, red and yellow pepper, English cucumber; toss lightly and set aside for now.

2) To a blender or nutri-bullet, add all the dressing ingredients; blend until emulsified. Pour the dressing over the black bean salad, sprinkle the fresh cilantro over the entirety of the bowl and toss until combined.

3) Serve and enjoy!

Nina’s Tasty Tip:

This salad is also wonder with garbanzos.

Nutrition:

• 221 Calories

• 8 Grams of Protein

• 25 Grams of Total Carbohydrates

• 5 grams of Sugar

• 8 grams of Fiber

• 11 Grams of Total Fat

• 2 grams of Saturated Fat

• 0 grams of Trans Fat

• 0 mg of Cholesterol

• 151 mg of Sodium

• 137% RDA Vitamin C

• 34% RDA Folate

• 23% RDA Manganese

• 21% RDA Vitamin K

• 20% RDA Vitamin A

• 17% RDA Magnesium

• 15% RDA Thiamin

• 15% RDA Potassium

• 13% RDA Iron

• 13% RDA Phosphorus

• 11% RDA Vitamin B6

• 11% RDA Copper

• 10% RDA Vitamin E

• Glycemic load: 9