Healthy Recipe - Black Bean and Kiwi Salad

Hi all...Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!...Hope yours are going great!...

I am still doing my Holiday Healthy Eating Challenge. Although I am enjoying some holiday foods in moderation, I am making sure to exercise and eat plenty of fruits and veggies...The one thing I am not eating is sweets and desserts (except for an occasional vegan dessert) with no butter, white sugar, or eggs...And I love to make fruit sorbet or dessert smoothies in my Vitamix. I am learning that there are some great desserts that taste good and will not be destructive to my health. I'll share some later...Sugar can be very addictive and habit forming for some people. It took me years to realize that was the case for me. It sounds ridiculous, but when I start eating sugar it seems as if the more I eat, the more I crave. I would love to be able to eat some pie, cake and cookies but that doesn't work for me at this time. Maybe never. Anyway here is a salad that I love to make. You can add or remove different veggies according to your own personal taste...

Here is something to keep in mind...I use kale and spinach in this recipe. I like to chop them both really fine and thin. It makes the Kale taste better and it is easier for your body to absorb the nutrients from them. So unless you like your veggies chunky, I would recommend chopping them pretty fine. It may take a while for you to get accustom to the taste of Kale...It can be a bit strong at first...But keep trying it (a little at a time) because it is very good for you...

Black Bean and Kiwi Salad

Black Bean and Kiwi Salad
2-3 Cups of finely chopped Spinach
3-4 Leaves of finely chopped Kale - remove stems
1/2 cup or more of frozen corn (thawed)
1/2 cup or more of frozen green peas (thawed)
1 Avocado chopped
1-2 Kiwis peeled and chopped
Chopped red onion (according to preference)
1 can of Black Beans (low sodium, rinsed and drained)
Black Pepper and Garlic Powder to season
Juice from 1 Lime
Squeeze or 2 of Lemon

Add all ingredients together in bowl and stir...Best when allowed to chill and set for 30 minutes to an hour, but can be eaten immediately. Also you may want to add a litte of your favorite salad dressings to the mix.

Optional: chopped mango, raisans or dried cranberries, tomatoes, jalapenos, red or green peppers, romaine lettuce, dash of cayenne, salt or paprika,  

Keep working on your health even during "The Most Wonderful Time of The Year"...
Sandra

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