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Aztec Salad

  • Servings : 4

This delicious salad is also a visual feast. The rainbow of color found in this recipe's ingredients provides you with an abundance of nutrients essential for building a strong, healthy immune system.

Ingredients

  • 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 15-ounce can corn, drained, or 1 10-ounce bag frozen corn, thawed
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons distilled or cider vinegar
  • juice of 1 lemon or lime
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine beans, onion, bell peppers, corn, tomatoes, and cilantro, if using.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegars, lemon or lime juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, and crushed red pepper or cayenne.

Step 3

Pour over salad and toss gently to mix.

Nutritional Info

Per serving (1 cup):

  • Calories

    158

  • Fat

    1.1 g

  • Cal. From Fat

    6.5%

  • Saturated Fat

    0.2 g

  • Cholesterol

    0 mg

  • Protein

    7.7 g

  • Carbohydrates

    31.6 g

  • Sugar

    5.1 g

  • Fiber

    9.06 g

  • Sodium

    420 mg

  • Calcium

    68 mg

  • Iron

    2.6 mg

  • Vitamin C

    49.9 mg

  • Beta-Carotene

    450 mcg

  • Vitamin E

    0.5 mg

Recipe Source: Healthy Eating for Life for to Prevent and Treat Diabetes
Reprinted with permission from PCRM.
Photograph © PCRM.

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