Enjoy this salad as an entree or a refreshing and delicious side.
Ingredients:
22.5 oz.-can black beans, unsalted
2 husks of corn
1/3 cup green onion, chopped
1 ½ tbsp. jalapeno, chopped
3 tbsp. green bell pepper, chopped
1 1/3 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
3 tbsp. red onion, chopped
2 tsp. garlic cloves, minced
¼ tsp. salt
¾ tsp. ground black pepper
3 tbsp. lime juice
1 ½ tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. oregano
Directions:
1. Rinse and drain black beans.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place corn husks directly on the oven rack and roast for 30 minutes or until corn is soft.
3. Remove roasted corn from the cob and combine with the beans in a large mixing bowl.
4. Add chopped green onions, seeded and minced jalapeno peppers, chopped bell pepper, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, chopped oregano, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, lemon zest and lemon juice.
5. Mix well to combine and chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour before serving.
This Wellness Recipe is part of Employee Wellness Program's "Recipe for Success!" initiative. These recipes meet healthy nutritional guidelines, as specified by the program.
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Nutritional Facts Serv. Size: 3/4 cup, Amount Per Serving: Calories 150, Fat Cal. 30, Total Fat 3g (5% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (5% DV) Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 105mg (4% DV), Total Carb. 25g (8% DV), Dietary Fiber 6g (24% DV), Sugars 5g, Protein 7g, Vitamin A (15% DV), Vitamin C (30% DV), Calcium (4% DV), Iron (10% DV). Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.