Zesty Mexican Salad

Zesty Mexican Salad

Recipe: Zesty Mexican Salad

Summary: High in fiber! This recipe is extremely versatile. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to a week and travels well, which makes it a great choice for pot-lucks and picnics.Use it as a side dish, or as a filler for tacos and burritos. Serve warm or cold.

Ingredients

  • juice from 2 lemons or limes
  • 1/4 cup olive or salad oil
  • minced garlic
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 cans black beans (rinsed)
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 cup choppd red, yellow, or green bell peppers
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup fresh cilanto, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients for the dressing, add the rest of the ingredients and toss.

Variations

Cilantro, Santo

Cooking time (duration): 15

Diet type: Vegan

Diet (other): High protein, Gluten free

Number of servings (yield): 4

Meal type: lunch