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Beautiful Black Bean Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing

5/7/2013

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Beautiful black beans are combined with the zesty flavor of lemon and creamy texture of avocado to create a lunch worthy of waiting for. Bean salads are one of my favorite quick and easy lunches, all you have to do is throw them together the night before! This recipe is kept simple so that the true flavors would shine through. 

Black beans might seem like a rather neutral colored veggie, but look a little closer and you will find hints of vibrant purple and blue. These beautiful beans are a key factor in optimizing both colon and digestive health. Black beans also contain phytonutrients, which are common to most colorful fruits and veggies. Additionally these tasty beans can help regulate blood sugar levels as well as fight off the development of type two diabetes. Black beans, as most of us know, contain a heathy dose of both fiber and protein, which makes them an excellent food to help fill you up! 

Avocados, a superfood at its best, can be used in anything from cakes to salads!! With their super creamy texture, these odd veggies add a extra dimension of creaminess to any dish. While avocados might seem decadent, they too have some special health benefits including, anti-inflammatory properties and heart healthy fats. Avocados also aid in the absorption of lycopene and beta-carotene, which is found in carrots and sweet potatoes. Vitamins and minerals including, fiber, vitamin K and folate are also included in these unique veggies. Whether you enjoy avocado in your salads or in your desserts do not let the fat scare you away. Avocados contain healthy fats which work differently within the body, and can actually promote weight loss so feel free to indulge! 
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Beautiful Black Bean Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing 

Gluten Free, Vegan
 
Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups cooked black beans

1/2 large avocado, cut into small cubes

juice of 2 lemons + extra pulp*

juice of one lime + extra pulp

2 tbs good quality olive oil

3 tbs chopped fresh basil

4 tbs chopped fresh parsley 

2 tbs chopped fresh oregano

1 tsp fresh black pepper

1/2 tsp sea salt

2 tbs apple cider vinegar 

Instructions:

For the dressing, add the, herbs, vinegar, oil and citrus juice in a  blender and blend until smooth.

Next, combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss with the lemon herb dressing. Then, set the mixture aside in the fridge for about 20 minutes in order for the flavors to come alive! Lightly stir before serving, serve along side some fresh homemade bread, corn chips or inside a warm tortilla, enjoy! 

* In order to add just a little extra zing, I use a knife to cut out some of the citrus pulp after squeezing. 

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Post by: Rebecca


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5 Comments
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5/12/2013 05:27:36 pm

Simply yum. I definitely gonna try this and put a version of mine in my blog. And surely will link to your post mentioning my inspiration! Keep up the good work!

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5/13/2013 07:54:45 am

Thank you! I'll have to stop by your blog sometime to check it out!

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8/25/2014 02:28:47 am

Thanks Chennai! I am so glad you enjoy reading my posts, I work hard to find helpful and interesting facts about each and every ingredient!

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    Rebecca is a passionate young cook who enjoys cooking with the freshest ingredients possible, foraged straight from the earth. Season To Season Eating was created to show the world how beneficial it is to find and prepare whole, nourishing foods seasonally and effortlessly. On any normal day you may find her wandering through the forest with herbs in hand or crafting beautiful things to share with friends.

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