Festive Salad

While on the subject of salads this colourful salad is absolutely delicious. No leafy greens as black beans and vegetables prevail, lightly marinated in a herbed balsamic vinaigrette dressing; sprinkled with feta cheese and ripe avocados.  

Festive Salad

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1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

half a cucumber, thickly sliced and quartered

6 radishes, sliced

1 red pepper, chopped

1 orange pepper, chopped

1 small red onion, coarsely diced

1/2 cup sliced black olives, drained

2 ripened avocados, sliced in half, pit and skin removed, and cut into chunks

2 tomatoes, quartered and slice those sections in half 

1 cup crumbed feta cheese

balsamic vinaigrette, homemade or ready made, your choice 

Place all the ingredients, except the avocado pieces and tomatoes, into a large bowl. Lightly drizzle with the vinaigrette dressing. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with the crumbled feta cheese and gently toss again. Arrange the avocado chunks and tomato slices on top. Serve.