This is a side dish to any summer meal. It’s fresh, clean flavours almost cleanse the palate as it adds great balance to the main protein in your meal.
| Balance Factor | 5 |
| Prep Time | 20 mins |
| Serving Size | one cup |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 1 540 ml can black beans
- 1 540 ml can chick peas
- 1 341 ml can corn
- 1 large red pepper diced
- 1 cup red onion diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
Ingredients
Dressing
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Instructions
- Rinse and drain beans, chick peas, and corn in a colander. Put beans in a large, wide bottomed bowl.
- Add diced red pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Toss well.
- Mix ingredients for dressing in a separate bowl and drizzle over bean mixture tossing well.
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Bean Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
12%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 417mg
17%
Potassium 236mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates 29g
10%
Dietary Fiber 8g
32%
Sugars 3g
Protein 8g
16%
Vitamin A
15%
Vitamin C
64%
Calcium
5%
Iron
12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
