RECIPE: Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Cucumber Salad

Tired of your same-old-salad options? Need a fun and healthy something to bring to your neighbor’s backyard Bar-B-Q?

This Zesty Salad is sure to please–your taste buds, your neighbors and your body!

In a Large bowl Combine:

a diced and cooked sweet potato (bake 375 x 20-30 minutes of until soft, while preparing the other ingredients)

1/2 can organic black beans, drained

1/2 can corn, drained (or fresh cooked summer corn! Even better!)

1 sliced organic cucumber

1 sliced avocado

1/2 tomato diced

4 cups of kale (or organic green of your choice)

a few goat cheese or feta crumbles (optional)

sea salt and ground pepper to taste

drizzle with your favorite salad dressing, or try Cilantro and Lime or Ridiculously Good Lemon Dressings