Black 'n' White Bean Salad Recipe

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Lettuce leaves, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the beans, cucumber, red pepper, onion and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil and seasonings. Pour over bean mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Using a slotted spoon, serve over lettuce if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

187 cal, 219mg sod, 26g carb, 5g fat