Bean and Pepper Salad

Bean and Pepper Salad
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 7
  • 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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Introduction

A fresh, colorful salad packed with plant protein and an array of nutrients. A fresh, colorful salad packed with plant protein and an array of nutrients.
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.