15-Minute Black Bean Salad Recipe
Try this salad recipe that only gets better with time. It is a great one to keep on hand in your refrigerator for a ready-made healthy meal or snack. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- ½ cup minced onion
- 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed
- 2 cup black beans or 1 15 oz can (without BPA), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 TBS pumpkin seeds, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
- 3 TBS fresh lemon juice
- salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
- Directions:
- Mince onions and press garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out their health-promoting benefits.
- Mix all ingredients together and serve. This salad will keep for a couple of days and gets more flavorful if you let it marinate in the refrigerator for awhile.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 461g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 527 | |
| Calories from Fat 110 | 21% |
| Total Fat 12.49g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 2.03g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium 2288mg | 65% |
| Total Carbs 83.19g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.9g | 66% |
| Sugars 11.78g | 8% |
| Protein 26.96g | 43% |
