Combine all dressing ingredients in a food processor and blend until creamy.
Toss salad ingredients together in a large bowl. Add dressing and gently combine until the vegetables are coated.
Serve immediately. This salad is also delicious chilled and enjoyed the next day.
Notes
Use canned or cooked beans.
Use any color of peppers nd any kind of tomatoes.
Add less red onion or use green onions instead.
Use more or less jalapeno based upon your taste preference.
*How to prepare cashew cream: soak cashews for two hours water to soften (or place in boiling water for 10 minutes). Combine cashews and water in a high-speed blender until the mixture is thick and creamy.
Keyword black bean salad, black beans, creamy cashew dressing, creamy vegan dressing, Plant protein