Spicy Cuban Salad with Black Beans and Mandarin Oranges

Now that the weather is beginning to get nice, I start to think about summer picnics and barbeque's and all the wonderful salads that go along with those get-togethers. This colorful and spicy salad is one I make for almost all my parties. The best part is that it is very low in calories and fat, but high in the good nutrients plus loads of flavor!

Ingredients:

 15 oz can Mandarin oranges drained

1 c. shredded carrot

1/3 c. chopped cilantro

1/4 c. balsamic vinegar

1T sugar or 1 packet of substitute

1 tsp. chopped fresh jalapeno

15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed

Method:

Combine all ingredients and set in the refrigerator for 30 -245 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

Serve on top of mixed fields greens or endive.