Black Bean Salad

Bean salads are a great addition to a lunch bag. They are easy to eat, high in fiber and protein, and combine well with a green salad to make a satisfying lunch.

This week I combined black beans with red pepper and sweet little cherry tomatoes to make this colorful salad.

I took a green salad separately in my lunch bag and combined the two for a satisfying lunch. An apple rounded out the meal.

Black Bean Salad

1 cup black beans

2 tbsp white wine vinegar

1 tsp hot sauce

1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes

1/2 cup red pepper

juice of 1-2 limes

salt and pepper to taste

Cook the black beans in simmering water until tender. Drain and toss with vinegar and hot sauce. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

Stir in the cherry tomatoes and red pepper. Add the juice of one lime, then season with salt and pepper. Add more lime juice or hot sauce to taste.

Serves 4

This salad will last a few days in the fridge.