Nigerian Black Bean Salad

Description

Chill, and serve

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked black beans, drained (homemade or canned)
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 green or yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
• ½ sweet onion, peeled and sliced
• ¼ lb firm regular tofu
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbs lime juice
• 1 tsp sugar (optional)
• 1 - 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (or to taste)
• ¼ cup chopped mango or peach (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste

Procedures

1. Steam tofu 10 minutes. Cool. Cut into thin strips.
2. In a large bowl, put beans, bell peppers, onion, and tofu.
3. Mix gently.
4. In another bowl, put olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, jalapenos, and fruit. Mix well.
5. Pour dressing over vegetable mixture, and toss to mix.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.