Orange Basil Black Bean Salad

Beans are good for things other than just soup, baked beans, and main dishes. Bean salads are great, too. Here's a recipe for a wonderfully tasty room-temperature bean salad that uses exciting fresh veggies, fruits, and spices.

• 2 1/2 to 3 cups cooked black beans (if canned, drain and rinse)
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced diagonally
• 1 cup peeled and diced seedless cucumber, 1/4 inch dice
• 1 cup seeded and diced ripe plum tomatoes, 1/4 inch dice
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery, halved lengthwise
• 6 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 Tablespoons finely slivered basil
• 2 Teaspoons finely grated orange zest
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Combine all ingredients in a bowl; toss gently. Let rest, covered, at room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving.

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