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Healthy Summer Salad Recipe With Black Beans

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Are you looking for some healthy summer salad recipes made with black beans?  During the warm summer months, a black bean salad is another type of summer salad that I like to make for my family.  Black beans are part of the legume family and are just packed with many health benefits. According to an article entitled ' Are Black Beans Healthy? Here's What a Dietitian Says ,' black beans are high in protein and fiber and are gluten-free.  They are loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and have been linked to reduction in disease risk.  It is no wonder that black beans have become a popular legume for making summer salads with.  There are certain veggies that pair well with black beans.   Fresh corn pairs well with black beans but so does tomatoes, avocados, mangoes, red onion and peppers.  Edamame and chicken also pair well with black beans and add additional protein to a salad. The salads on this page are VERY easy to prepare and will be a big hit at BBQ's, po
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Easy Summer Salad Recipes Made With Healthy Veggies

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Are you looking for easy summer salad recipes that are made with healthy veggies?  Summer is the perfect time of the year to add veggies to your summertime salads.  A summer salad made with veggies could be served as a side dish or it could be served as the main course just by adding some legumes, cooked chicken or whatever protein you prefer.   Not only are summer salads made with veggies healthy and full of nutrients, but they also pair well with other dishes.  There are no shortage of veggies that you could add when creating a summer salad.   You could create a summer salad with just veggies on their own or you could add other ingredients.  The choice is yours.  The summer salad recipes that are featured on this page would be perfect to serve as a weeknight dish or for summer entertaining.   Here are some of my favorite summer salad recipe ideas made with healthy veggies and other ingredients.   This first salad has been created with a combination of broccoli and several fruits incl
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