Black 'n Bean Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup parsley
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar or 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• lettuce leaf (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
• 2 in a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil and seasonings.pour over bean mixture and toss to coat.
• 3 cover and refrigerate until serving.
• 4 using a slotted spoon, serve over lettuce leaves, if desired.