Spinach Black Bean Salad

This tasty salad is packed with protein and fiber. Add your favorite salad toppings to make it a fast favorite.

Makes

3 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• ground nutmeg (1/8 teaspoon, optional)
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 1/2 cups canned low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small red onion, chopped

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. In a large bowl, combine vinegar, oil, mustard, garlic, oregano, basil, and nutmeg.
3. Wash, drain, and chop spinach.
4. Add spinach, black beans, tomatoes, and onions to vinegar and oil. Toss well and serve.

Notes

Top your salad with other vegetables, such as mushrooms, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash, or red onions. Add cooked chicken, egg, or tuna for more protein. Add cubes of cheddar, Swiss, or smoked Gouda cheese. Fruit makes a great addition! Try dried cranberries, cherries, raisins, or apricots or fresh berries in season. Learn more about: Spinach Herbs Tomatoes Onions