Corn and Black Bean Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
YIELD: 8 servings.
This colorful, crunchy black bean and corn salad is chock-full of nutrition that all ages love. Try it with a variety of summer entrees, or as a wholesome salsa! —Krista Frank, Rhododendron, Oregon
Ingredients
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1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
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1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
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2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
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1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
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1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
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1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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DRESSING:
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 tablespoons white vinegar
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 167 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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