Monday, September 12, 2011

Cucumbers and Beans Salad

This Salad is refreshing and healthy too.A simple salad with an easy dressing
that can be made in minutes with scratch.Enjoy !




Ingredients:
Cucumber - 1 (Large - Peeled & Cubed)
Onion - 1 (Medium - Chopped)
Tomatoes - 2 (Small - Finely Chopped)
Canned Black Beans - 1/2 Cup (Drained & Washed)
Canned Chick Peas/Channa  - 1/2 Cup (Drained & Washed)
Mint Leaves - 4 (Finely Chopped)
Coriander Leaves - Few (Finely Chopped)
Lemon Juice - 1/4 Cup
Black Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp.
Chat Masala - 1 Pinch (Optional)
Salt - 1 tsp.
Olive Oil - 2 to 3 tbsp.

Method:

Chop all the veggies (onions,cucumber and tomatoes)
and set it aside.

Drain a can of black beans and chick peas/channa
and wash it thorougly.Keep it aside.

In a bowl,add all the chopped veggies,1/2 cup of
black beans,1/2 cup of chick peas/channa,chopped
mint leaves and chopped coriander leaves.

In another bowl,squeeze the juice of a lemon or 1/4 cup
of lemon juice,then add black pepper powder,chat masala
and salt to taste and mix it well.

Add the above dressing to the salad and stir it well.

Store the salad in the refrigerator and serve it chilled.



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