Cucumber and Black Bean Salad

I wanted to share this recipe submitted to us by Tiffany over at Life in the Zoo… thanks Tiffany! Sounds delicious!

Ingredients:
1 large cucumber, diced
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 can (19oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 medium jalapeno, seeded and minced, optional
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Grated zest and juice of one medium lime
1 Tbsp canola oil
2 tsp cider vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

1.  Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and toss gently, yet
thoroughly, to blend.
2.  Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and chill up to 4 hours to
allow flavors to blend.

Serves:10  Prep time:  15 min.

Per Serving:  60 cal, 3g protein, 9g carb, 3g fiber, 2 g fat, 0g sat fat,
30% of cals from fat, 0mg chol, 190mg sodium

Source:  Eating Light Magazine volume XVIII, number 3

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Category: Side Dish