Fresh Ham and Black Bean Salad

This is a guest post from Sammi of Grounded & Surrounded

It is not often I make a salad that is both healthy and packed with protein that my kids take such a liking to! However, this salad seems to have hit the spot with it’s diced ham, veggies, and black beans. You know a recipe is a keeper when the kids love it just as much as the adults!

This salad is a simple and delightful lunch at home or on the go. I like to top the salad with diced avocado, but you can also mix it right into the salad. The salad stores well in the fridge for days which makes it the perfect recipe. Just spend a few minutes preparing the salad and then you have lunch for a week!

Here is what you need:

10 colorful mini bell peppers or about 2 cups, cut into rings with seeds removed

5 small tomatoes, chopped

½ cup (not packed) cilantro, chopped finely

½ cup crumbled feta

2 ½ – 3 cups ham bite-sized pieces

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

¾ tsp sea salt

¼ tsp ground black pepper

2 avocados

Step 1: Cut peppers into rings (removing the seeds), chop tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, and chop cilantro finely.

Step 2: Drain and rinse black beans in colander removing as much water as possible.

Step 3: In a large bowl, add chopped veggies, drained and rinsed black beans, crumbled feta, diced ham, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Step 4: Mix all ingredients together in bowl. When serving, top with diced avocado. Serve cold or at room temp. Refrigerate leftovers.