Contributed By: trina
Summertime Treats
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Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: American
Special Features: Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Low Sodium
High Fiber
Holiday: July 4th
Meal Type: Salads & Dressings
Ingredients
DRESSING
1/3 cup Olive oil
1/4 cup Fresh lime juice
1 clove Garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. Ground cumin
1/2 tsp. Ground coriander
SALAD
2 cups Freshly cooked black beans, or 2-15 oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups Corn kernels
1 Small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (3/4 cup)
1 Small orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped (3/4 cup)
2 Small jalapeno chilies, seeded and finely minced
1 Small sweet red or white onion, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
1 Large ripe tomato, chopped
1/2 cup Finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Preparation
1. To make dressing, in small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin and coriander until blended. Set aside 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
2. To make salad, in another bowl, combine the black beans, corn, bell peppers, jalapenos and onion. Toss together gently.
3. Pour dressing over top and toss again. Add tomato and gently toss again.
4. Cover and chill several hours to let flavors blend.
5. Just before serving, add cilantro or parsley and toss well.
Cook's Notes
You can make the salad up to 2 days in advance. Do not add the tomatoes until 1-3 hours before serving. Add the cilantro or parsley just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 190
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Total Fat: 9.5g
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Saturated Fat: 1.3g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
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Carbohydrates: 23.3g
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Protein: 5.7g
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Sodium: 105.6mg
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Fiber: 6g