Corn and Black Bean Salad

August 15, 2013

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When I was growing up, my mom often served a healthy Black Bean and Corn Salad alongside tacos, quesadillas or grilled chicken. It's a nice change from a green lettuce salad, and the fresh avocado, tomato and vegetables create a great salsa for dipping, too!

Ingredients
•For the Dressing:
•? cup sugar
•¼ cup cider vinegar
•¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
•½ teaspoon salt
•For the Salad:
•1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
•1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
•1 cup halved grape tomatoes
•¾ cup diced green bell pepper
•¾ cup diced red onion
•1 diced jalapeno pepper, optional (if you like it spicy)
•Salt and pepper, to taste
•Tortilla chips, Fritos, or pita chips, for serving (optional)

Instructions 1.To make the dressing, heat sugar, vinegar, oil, and salt over low heat in a small saucepan until the sugar and salt dissolve, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room...
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Nutritions

Calories
914

Sodium
261mg
10% DV

Fat
44g
68% DV

Protein
14g
29% DV

Carbs
44g
15% DV

Fiber
11g
47% DV