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Southwestern Bean Salad

Southwestern Bean Salad is made with black beans, kidney beans, corn, tomatoes and chunks of avocado. It's a flavorful and easy side dish to have with your next dinner.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 267 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce can low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounce can low sodium kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 3/4 cup defrosted frozen corn
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 green onion sliced thin
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded, deveined, and finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons Pepitas
  • 1 avocado peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh unsweetened lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Add the beans, tomatoes, corn, cilantro, green onion, jalapeño, and pepitas to a large bowl.
  2. In a jar or glass measuring cup, combine the lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Shake or whisk the vinaigrette until well combined. Pour it over the salad and stir until everything is combined.
  3. Add in the diced avocado and gently fold it into the salad being careful not to break it up. Taste for seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 267kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Sodium 193mg (8%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 267

% Daily Value*

Calories 267kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Sodium 193mg 8%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 7g 14%

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