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Avocado, Black Bean and Corn Salad

Amazing cold salad full of protein and healthy vegetables, a perfect summer side dish!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 285 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup of fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves of minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • one ounces can of black beans
  • 1 cups can of corn or 1 1/2 frozen corn
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 yellow pepper diced
  • 2 to matoes diced
  • 5-7 green onions chopped
  • 1/3- 1/2 cup of freshly chopped cilantro
  • 2 avocado

Instructions

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  1. In a small container that has a lid, combine the first 7 ingredients. Put a lid on and shake it until it's combined.
  2. Rinse the black beans and corn, place into a bowl large enough to hold the salad.Dice up all the pepper and onions and toss them in with the beans.
  3. Now, if you are ready, and I mean NOW to serve that salad, chop up the avocado and tomatoes and add them into the bowl.
  4. Do not add these two ingredients until moments before serving, tomatoes weep liquid too much and avocados turn to brown mush.
  5. Chop up the cilantro and add it in.Pour the dressing over the salad and stir gently to cover all the ingredients and serve right away.

Nutrition Information

Calories 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 243mg (10%) Potassium 713mg (20%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 315IU (6%) Vitamin C 33.8mg (38%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285

% Daily Value*

Calories 285kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 243mg 10%
Potassium 713mg 15%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 315IU 6%
Vitamin C 33.8mg 38%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.