Black bean salad

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Try this salad recipe that only gets better with time. It is a great one to keep on hand in your refrigerator for a ready-made healthy meal or snack. Beans are a great source of dietary fiber. One serving of this Black Bean Salad provides 33% of your daily value for this important nutrient. Enjoy!

15 Minute Black Bean Salad

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients:

1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup frozen corn, thawed

8 cherry tomatoes, quartered

½ cup minced onion

2 medium cloves garlic, pressed

½ cup diced red bell pepper

2 TBS pumpkin seeds coarsely chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 TBS extra virgin olive oil

3 TBS fresh lemon juice

salt and black pepper to taste

* optional: dandelion greens

Directions:

Mince garlic and press onions and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out their health-promoting benefits. Mix all ingredients together and serve. This salad will keep for a couple of days and gets more flavorful if you let it marinate in the refrigerator for awhile. Serves 4

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