EDAMAME & BLACK BEAN SALAD

Ingredients:

1 bag frozen cooked Edamame (shelled)
1 can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
3 Tomatos diced
3 stalks Celery Heart diced
1 medium Red Onion diced
1 Cucumber diced
1 can of Mandarin Orange
Half Cup chopped Cilantro
Quarter Cup sliced Almond
3 Tbsp Olive Oil (EVOO)
1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
2 tsp Deep Roasted Garlic
1 tsp Chili Ginger

Preparation:

• Bring Edamame and Black Beans to room temperature
• In a large bowl, toss the first six ingredients together
• In a separate bowl, mix well the EVOO, Rice Vinegar, Deep Roasted Garlic, & Chili Ginger
• Drizzle the dressing into the large bowl of salad and toss everything together
• Serve either on a large platter or individual lettuce cups
• Sprinkle with Cilantro & Almond
• Garnish with Mandarin Orange
• Delicious with simple pasta dressed with just EVOO and garlic.