A hefty salad like this one can easily share center stage with a grain or pasta dish as shown in the menus for Bulgur with Cabbage and Green Beans (page 109) and Summer Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes (page 64).

Ingredients

　　Two 16-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed

　　2 medium red bell peppers, cut into short thin strips

　　1/2 cup natural low-fat vinaigrette (try balsamic vinaigrette)

　　1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

　　1/2 to 2/3 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (such as Montrachet)

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　　The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet