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Calico Black Bean Salad

Name: Calico Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Makes

6 servings

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

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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

Directions

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

3/4 cup: 123 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 336mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.

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