Tomato and black bean salad

Ingredients

• 4 cups (1 L) mixed salad greens
• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed (or ⅔ cup/150 mL dried beans)
• 1½ cups (325 mL) shredded light Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (250 mL) cooked corn kernels
• 1 cup (250 mL) chopped tomato ¼ cup (50 mL) each chopped red onion and cucumber
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped fresh coriander or parsley ¼ cup (50 mL) balsamic or light vinaigrette
• Salsa (optional)

Instructions

1. Divide greens equally among 4 salad plates.
2. In microwave-safe casserole, heat beans on high (100%) for 2 minutes or until hot.
3. Divide warm beans, cheese, corn, tomato, onion, cucumber, coriander and vinaigrette equally overtop each salad.
4. Add salsa, if using.

Notes

This salad recipe has been adapted from "Choice Menus" (HarperCollins Canada) by Marjorie Hollands and Margaret Howard in cooperation with the Canadian Diabetes Association.

It makes enough to serve four or divides easily when serving two.