Bean and Pepper Salad

  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Number of Servings: 7
Ingredients
-1 15oz can of black beans-1 15oz can of red kidney beans-1 large cucumber (nutritional info is for peeled, but you can leave the skin on, if desired)-1/2 each red, orange, yellow, and green pepper-organic Italian salad dressing, to taste (nutritional info is for about 10 tbs)
Directions
1. Peel the cucumber (if desired).
2. Chop all vegetables to match the size of a black bean.
3. Drain and rinse both cans of beans.
4. Put all ingredients in a bowl and toss to ensure even distribution of dressing.

Serving suggestions:
-eat by itself
-over rice or lettuce
-add tomato sauce and chili powder instead of dressing and simmer for refreshing veggie chili
-try out different kinds of beans
-try balsamic vinaigrette, apple cider or rice vinegar, or another favorite dressing

Serving Size: makes about 7 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 7

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BEE4357.

Servings Per Recipe: 7
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 219.6
  • Total Fat: 8.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 480.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 10.1 g
  • Protein: 9.2 g

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