BLACK BEAN CHIMICHURRI SALAD

Black bean chimichurri salad image

This simple lunchbox-friendly salad of storecupboard pulses is dressed with chimichurri- a South American parsley, coriander and chilli sauce

Provided by Katy Greenwood

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

400g can black bean , drained and rinsed
1 tomato , roughly chopped
¼ red onion , roughly chopped
½ avocado , chopped
50g feta cheese , crumbled into chunks
large handful coriander
large handful parsley
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ garlic clove , roughly chopped
¼ tsp chilli powder
¼ tsp ground cumin

Steps:

Whizz all the chimichurri ingredients together in a blender or the small bowl of a food processor, until combined. Season to taste and set aside.
In a bowl or plastic container toss together all the salad ingredients. Drizzle over the dressing, or keep it separate in a small jar to stir through the salad just before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 18 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium