Black Bean Salad

By ladygourmet

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1 stalk celery – chopped
• 3 cloves garlic – chopped
• 1/4 red onion – chopped
• 1/2 cup Italian parsley – chopped
• 1 cup of mixed pitted olives – chopped
• 2-3 red chili peppers – chopped
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 8 oz. of your favorite macaroni or couscous
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3-4 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare beans as directed on package.

Combine all of the ingredients for the salad with the beans in a large bowl.

Add the seasonings to taste.

Combine the ingredients for the dressing; add to the salad and toss.

Prepare the macaroni or couscous as directed.

Add to the bean salad and toss.

Serve immediately or chilled.