Kid-Friendly and Easy to Make Ahead
This recipe is perfect for busy families. Make it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days for quick meals or snacks.
This simple bean salad is packed with protein, iron, vitamin C, and fiber. It’s a great way to help your body stay strong and feel full longer.
This recipe is perfect for busy families. Make it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days for quick meals or snacks.
You can also use dried beans if you cook them ahead of time. Feel free to add your favorite herbs and spices, or mix in an avocado or diced tomato to make it your own!
Equipment You’ll Need
Ingredients 
Instructions 
Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils,
and vegetables.
In a large bowl, add all of the chopped ingredients and canned goods, then add oil and vinegar.
Stir everything together, then taste for seasoning! Add salt and pepper if you’d like.
Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or overnight to let the flavors blend together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a dip with tortilla chips, side dish, or snack.
Why is this recipe so good for you? 
Beans like chickpeas and black beans are full of iron, which helps carry oxygen in your blood.
Veggies like peppers have lots of vitamin C, which helps your body use that iron.
Fiber is good for your digestion.
Adapted from:
https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/recipe/cowboy-caviar