The Royal Black Bean Salad

This recipe is perfect for summer! Very nutritious and colorful and not too heavy. I eat it as a main dish but it can be a beautiful side salad/vegetable as well. It fits in well as a healthy/vegan addition to a BBQ.

The Royal Black Bean Salad

1 (16 oz.) can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 (14.5 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes, drained, maybe try fire roasted
1 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
1/3 cup sweet red pepper, finely diced
3 TBS olive oil
1 TBS rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Combine everything in a large bowl and marinate in the refrigerator several hours to blend the flavors. I think this is best eaten within 24 hours as the veggies tend to lose their crunch beyond that. (The flavors still taste amazing.)

Peace, Love & Veggies! Lor