This colorful, fresh side salad is a great quick addition to any dinner. The veggies provide fiber while the beans are a great source of plant based protein. If you are like me and want a little kick, be sure to add some extra cilantro!
Texan Corn and Bean Salad
Servings 9
Calories 195kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups Black Beans thoroughly cooked and drained
- 3 cups Sweet corn whole kernel frozen, or canned and drained
- 3 cups Tomatoes fresh and diced
- ¾ cup Green Onionschopped finely chopped finely
- 1 bunch Cilantro chopped finely
Mix together thoroughly to make the dressing:
- ¼ cup Olive Oil extra virgin
- 1 Tbs. Vegetable Seasoned Salt
- ⅓ to ½ cup Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Add dressing to salad, mix well and allow to marinate for a couple of hours in the refrigerator.
- It can be made the day ahead of when you plan to eat it.
- Serve cold.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 697IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
