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Southwestern Black Bean Salad

A refreshing and flavorful Southwestern Black Bean Salad, perfect as a side dish or a light appetizer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 13
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cans black beans 15.5 oz each, rinsed and drained
  • 1.2 cups cooked corn fresh or frozen (thawed if frozen)
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 0.33 cup red onion chopped
  • 1 medium scallion chopped
  • 1 medium hass avocado diced, added just before serving
  • 1 medium jalapeno diced (optional)

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1.5 limes lime juice from about 1.5 to 2 limes, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro minced, or more to taste
  • salt to taste
  • fresh pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained black beans, cooked corn, chopped tomato, chopped red onion, chopped scallion, and minced cilantro. Season with salt and fresh pepper to taste.
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salad to taste, and stir in the olive oil. Mix everything well.
  • Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. If using jalapeno, add it now or just before serving.
  • Gently fold in the diced avocado just before serving to prevent it from browning.

Notes

This salad is versatile and can be served as a side dish, an appetizer with tortilla chips, or as a topping for taco salads. It also pairs well with grilled meats.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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