Fast Food Lunch – Black Bean Salad

I love this lunch.  In less than 10 minutes you have a yummy satisfying meal that is easy to take along.  Especially good for people like me who hate sandwiches and don’t love eating meat.

Toss a couple good handfuls of spring mix salad or baby spinach in your lunch container.

Crack open a can of black beans and rinse them really well in a colander.

Grate up a tablespoon or so worth of whatever cheese you have on hand.

Top salad with about ¼ cup black beans, a tablespoon or so of cheese, and a sprinkle of taco seasoning.

You can add whatever other veggies you have on hand if you have the time or feel so inclined.  Diced red onions are nice if you feel up to slicing them in the morning.

Pop the lid on and remember to give it a good shake to mix it up before you eat.

Variations:

Keep the beans, use feta cheese, sliced kalamata olives (you can buy a little jar of these), omit that taco seasoning, and mix up a quick dressing of balsamic vinegar and olive oil to take along in a separate container.

Be creative.  Check out your pantry items and the condiments in your fridge.  Banana pepper rings, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and so on can make the salad much more interesting and tasty without increasing the prep time.