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BBQ Black Bean Salad

Inspire Create Wellness ~Mari J
This BBQ Black Bean Salad is one of my favorite ways to "Eat the Rainbow" and use up extra black beans from dinner the night before! Plus, it comes with the added bonus of very little prep or cleanup after. These leafy greens and colorful veggies have a cooling effect on the body so its the perfect meal on a hot summer day.
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Course Salad
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Organic Spinach
  • 1 cup Organic Spring Mix
  • 1 Organic Carrot - Shredded
  • 1 stalk Organic Celery - Chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Organic Red Onion - thinly sliced
  • 1/2 Avocado - chopped
  • 1/2 cup Organic Cucumber - chopped
  • 1/2 cup Organic Tomatoes - diced
  • 1/2 cup Organic Red, Yellow, or Green Pepper - chopped
  • 1/2 cup Grilled Organic Shitake Mushrooms - optional
  • 1 cup Organic Black Beans - cooked
  • 1/2 cup Grated Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Organic Crispy Fried Onions
  • 2 Tbsp Organic BBQ Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Organic Ranch Dressing - optional

Instructions
 

  • The first step to making this salad is to make my Organic Black Bean - Instant Pot Recipe. They are flavored perfectly for this salad. If you aren't able to make them and using canned black beans instead - choose organic black beans, low or no sodium. Rinse them before adding to salad.
  • Chop, dice, and shred all the vegetables. For 1-2 salads, assemble each plate like shown above. For a group or family, place each veggie in a bowl and let everyone create either own salad "buffet style".
  • Grate the cheddar or pepper jack cheese.
  • Start by placing the leafy greens in the center of the plate or bowl. Next place each vegetable around the outside of the greens, leaving room for the beans and mushrooms or protein of your choice.
  • If adding grilled shitake mushrooms, clean and remove stems completely before slicing in half. Grill in a little olive oil. Top with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve hot.
  • Add Organic Black Beans, either hot or cold.
  • Place cheese to the center covering the leafy greens and sprinkle a small amount of crispy fried onions around the cheese.
  • Last but not least, drizzle a small amount of BBQ sauce over the top of the salad.
  • Add a small amount of Organic Ranch if needed, but try the salad first!

Notes

Choose your own additional protein:  Grilled Tofu or Chicken Breast are both great in this salad.
Assemble and serve salad's ready to eat or place veggies in small bowls and serve buffet style.
Fun Challenge:  See how many colors you can add to your plate!