Hope everyone is having a good week so far! I'm already ready for our three-day weekend!
I've got to head out to work tonight, but I just wanted to do a quick post first.
This black bean salad is quick, easy, and practically goes with any summer meal! You could even eat it all by itself (I know, because I did for lunch a couple times!)
Ingredients:
1 15 oz. can seasoned black beans, drained
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
3 roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
small handful fresh Basil, chopped
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
In a medium sized bowl, toss together black beans, cucumber, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, basil, parmesan cheese, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
Let marinate in the fridge for at least 45 minutes for flavors to meld. Serve as a side dish for practically anything!
Don't you just love easy, throw together dishes like this? I know I do! Have a great Tuesday guys!
This looks like a yummy and easy summer salad! I love the addition of fresh basil.
ReplyDeleteblack bean has got to be one of my favorites! this is definitely going to get printed and put in a book I store all the recipes I find. This looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI just love beans and am glad that it is very healthy as well as tasty. Great salad!
ReplyDeleteAll the black beans salads I have made, have had corn and chili powder in them...this is different...I'll have to try it.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with black bean salads. This looks like a fun variation from my usual recipe! It's so appropriate for any meal!
ReplyDeleteThis is a different black bean salad, it sounds good! My daughter is into black bean everything right now, so this is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! I really love dishes I can just toss together :)
ReplyDeleteoh Peggy! we must think alike! don't be too shocked when you see a similar post on my blog in the next week...
ReplyDeleteWe could have had a bean off! Though that doesn't quite have the same ring as "beet". ;)
Oh, I love black bean salad! And I haven't made even one this summer...I better get on it~~~
ReplyDeletePeggy, the balck bean salad looks great...specially with cucumbers and basil...yummie!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a fantastic week :-)
This black bean salad is delicious and healthy.
ReplyDeleteBean salads are the best for busy days!
ReplyDeleteI love when you post recipes that I can make! This looks easy and delicious. I especially love the colours.
ReplyDeleteLove black bean dishes. I add cumin and smoked paprika most of the time, but will try this spice combination next.
ReplyDeleteEasy black-bean salads are the best: Easy, versatile, nutritious. I mean, seriously -- what could be better? Keep being busy, keep eating well!
ReplyDeleteBlack beans are so delicious! This salad looks great!
ReplyDeleteI love black beans and this is an amazing salad! It's light and would go with everything (I think I'd like to put it on a chicken taco!)
ReplyDeleteI enjoy coming here, Peggy. U make the food so colourful!
ReplyDeleteI am like you Peggy, love salad and its just enough for a light dinner meal, the beans are so healthy and great for our skin.
ReplyDeleteI love black beans and know this would be a perfect lunch option for me. This looks and sounds delicious. It would be a great taco topping too.
ReplyDeleteBasil and Parmesan with black beans? A cool and interesting idea!
ReplyDeleteLooking good! Thanks for sharing =)
ReplyDeleteI don't eat or cook beans enough - I think I should try this salad to start with. It looks great and love the dressing! It's a nice first recipe to try out.
ReplyDeleteA lovely bowl of salad.. Nutritious and delicious!! :)
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