Chili-Cumin Bean Salad

Name: Chili-Cumin Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped tomatoes; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1-1/2 cups chopped red onion; 1 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup lime juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt

"A gal at work shared this interesting bean salad with me a few years ago," notes Michelle Smith of Running Springs, California. "It has lots texture and gets a little kick from the chili powder and cumin without being too hot. It's a nice favorite at our family gatherings. For a hearty change of pace, serve it in a tortilla with slices of grilled chicken breast."

Ingredients

4 cups chopped tomatoes
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups chopped red onion
1 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, hominy, beans, onion and cilantro. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 140 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 6g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Chili-Cumin Bean Salad in Light & Tasty June/July 2003