Black Bean Salad with SmartBran™ Mediterranean Salad Toss
A quickly assembled salad that is glorious to behold, thanks to its slivers of purple cabbage and flecks of carrot against the backdrop of black beans.
The SmartBrain ™ Salad Toss is a fiber-packed condiment that can be used instead of croutons.
Serves 4
At Nature’s Path we recommend you use organic ingredients whenever possible.
This recipe was created especially for Nature’s Path® by Lorna Sass, the award-winning cookbook author of Whole Grains, Every Day, Every Way and Whole Grains for Busy People.
Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained
- 1 1/2 c. finely chopped carrots
- 1 1/2 c. finely chopped red cabbage
- 1/3 c. finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 1/4 c. olive oil or oil from sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tbs. balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. prepared mustard
- 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste
- 1/4 c. SmartBran™ Mediterranean Salad Toss (see recipe on our website)
Directions:
- In a bowl or storage container, combine black beans, carrots, red cabbage, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prepare dressing by blending oil, vinegar, mustard, and salt in a small bowl or jar.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Adjust seasonings. Garnish each portion with Mediterranean Salad Toss. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
