A simple salad of black beans, minced garlic,
chopped zucchini, tomato and mini cubes of mozzarella tossed
in Italian salad dressing.
Italian Style Black
Bean Salad
1 (16-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and
drained
2 medium zucchini, unpeeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 to 1/2 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1 cup tomato, chopped
1 cup (about 4 ounces) mozzarella or Monterey jack cheese, cut
into small cubes
Salt and pepper to taste
- Place beans, zucchini, garlic, and dressing
in medium, nonmetal bowl. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for
several hours to allow time for the flavors to blend.
- Add tomato and cheese just before serving.
Toss lightly. Serve on a bed of lettuce.
Makes 4 servings.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with thick slices
of lightly buttered Italian bread sprinkles with garlic salt.
Recipe provided courtesy The Michigan Bean Commission.
