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Black bean, vegetable and cashew salad with sesame-ginger dressing {vegan, gluten-free} Recipe
Ingredients
- For the dressing:
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1-1/2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger root
- 1/2 tsp light brown sugar
- For the salad:
- 1-1/2 cups cooked black beans (I use a pressure cooker; you can substitute canned, drained beans)
- 1-1/2 cups diced cucumber
- 1-1/2 cups diced bell pepper (any color or a mix)
- 1/2 cup roasted, unsalted cashews
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 759g | |
| Calories 1643 | |
| Calories from Fat 467 | 28% |
| Total Fat 54.99g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat 10.15g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2271mg | 95% |
| Potassium 5362mg | 153% |
| Total Carbs 222.38g | 59% |
| Dietary Fiber 51.8g | 173% |
| Sugars 18.29g | 12% |
| Protein 79.69g | 128% |
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