Black Bean & Avocado Salad

  This black bean salad is full of flavor and attitude!  Nutrient dense and hearty, this salad makes a great addition to a summer menu.  Try it at home if you want something festive and healthy!  Your taste buds will not be disappointed!  Buen provecho!

6 tbs. cilantro, fresh, chopped

3 tbs. parsley, fresh, chopped

8 tbs. lime juice, fresh

4 cans black or adzuki beans, rinsed

2-4 tomatoes, fresh and diced

1 red onion, diced

1 jalapeno, minced (discard pith and seeds for mild, leave everything for more heat)

1 yellow bell pepper, diced

1 small jicama, diced

2-4 avocados, diced

Salt and pepper

1. Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl except avocado.   Mix well.

2. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3.  Add diced avocado.  Serve.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do.  It comes from the very talented Linda Franklin -- macrobiotic chef and wellness teacher extraordinaire!

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