This healthy, high fiber salad is just the side dish for those trying to watch fat and calories during the holiday season.
  Special Touch
Garnish the salad with green onion curls. Using the green part of the onion, make several lengthwise slits from top to about 1 inch from the bottom. Place in ice water at least 30 minutes or until curled.

Variation
To add another splash of color, toss 1 cup whole kernel corn with the beans.
 
 

4 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed
   and drained
2 cans (2 1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives,
   drained
3 large tomatoes, chopped (3 cups)
6 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
2/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups spinach leaves, if desired

 

PREP: 12 min
Makes 12 servings

1. Mix beans, olives, tomatoes, onions, cheese and cilantro in large bowl.

2. Mix lime juice, chili powder, cumin and pepper; toss with bean mixture. Serve on spinach.

 
  1 Serving: Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 35);
Fat 4g (Saturated 2g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 690mg;
Carbohydrate 41g (Dietary Fiber 10g);
Protein 15g
%Daily Value: Vitamin A 14%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 14%; Iron 24%
Diet Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1/2 Very Lean Meat, 2 Vegetable