Recipe: South Of The Border Black Bean Spinach Salad

Mmmm...this quick, delicious, and healthy salad hits the spot for a quick spring or summer meal - no cooking required! Lots of fresh veggies in this one, plus black beans for protein, and a bit of cheese for flavor, and to add some fat to help you absorb all the great nutrients in this salad.


South Of The Border Black Bean Spinach Salad
 (Serves 2-4.)

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cans (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup shredded cheese
1/4 cup diced onion
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups chopped spinach

Directions:

• Put the lime juice, cumin, salt and black pepper in a salad bowl; whisk to combine.
• Put the beans, tomatoes, cheese, onion, and cilantro in the salad bowl and toss to coat with the dressing.
• Divide the spinach between salad plates and spoon the black bean mixture over the top of each.
• Serve immediately.