Name: Southwestern Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 15 oz cans of black beans; ¼ cup rice vinegar; ½ cup finely chopped red onion; Juice of 1 lime or lemon; 1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tomatoes, diced; 2 tsp cumin; 2 cups frozen corn, thawed; 1 tsp coriander; ¾ chopped fresh cilantro (optional); ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or a pinch of cayenne

Recipes » Salads » Southwestern Salad

By Evelisse Capó, PharmD, DipACLM

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This fresh salad has it all: black beans, corn, peppers, lime, garlic, red onion and cilantro. And it’s dairy-free and gluten-free! Delicious for all.

Prep: 15 mins Total: 15 mins Yield: 10 servings

Gluten Free Low Sugar Nut Free Soy Free

Ingredients

2 15 oz cans of black beans
¼ cup rice vinegar
½ cup finely chopped red onion
Juice of 1 lime or lemon
1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tomatoes, diced
2 tsp cumin
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 tsp coriander
¾ chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or a pinch of cayenne

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Instructions

1. Drain and rinse the beans and place them in a large salad bowl.
2. Add the onion, peppers, tomatoes, corn, and cilantro.
3. In a small bowl combine rice vinegar, garlic, lemon or lime juice, and seasonings and pour over salad.
4. Toss gently to mix.