Today is Cinco de Mayo and in honor of this day, Saladseekers has a few Mexican bean salads to share at your Cinco de Mayo festivities. Enjoy these tasty and diet friendly ensalada recipes.

BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD (VEGAN)

2 cups cooked rice — cooled
1 cup black beans – drained and cooked
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon fresh parsley — snipped
1/4 cup Low calorie Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
Lettuce leaves

Combine rice, beans, tomato, cheese (if desired), and parsley in large bowl.

Pour dressing and lime juice over rice mixture.

Toss.

Serve on lettuce leaves.