Black Bean Salad

  • 1 can (16 oz) black soybeans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup drained canned or cooked corn kernels
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • ½ cup diced sweet red peppers
  • ½ cup diced sweet green peppers
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • ¼ cup sliced ripe olives
  • ¼ cup soybean oil (vegetable oil)
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

Combine in large bowl drained soybeans, corn, celery, sweet peppers, green onion and olives; toss to mix. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl, and whisk to blend all ingredients; or in a cruet, and shake until blended. Add freshly ground pepper to taste. Pour dressing over soybean mixture and marinate at least one hour. Serves 6

Per  serving: 180 calories, 6.7 g protein (6 g soy protein), 1.5 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 10.8 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 983 mg sodium