Southwest Black Bean and Corn Salad / Salsa

March 17, 2017

Southwest Black Bean and Corn Salad / Salsa is a beautiful, quick and easy side dish for grilled meats. Use as an healthy appetizer idea too!

2 cups fresh or frozen corn
2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium red yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium red green pepper, chopped
4-5 medium plum tomatoes, chopped
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped
6 green onions, chopped
½ cup cilantro, chopped
Zest and juice of 2 limes
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. cumin
1 tsp. cayenne pepper, more or less to taste
1 tsp. ancho chili pepper, more or less to taste
1 tsp. chipotle chili pepper, more or less to taste
sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

If using frozen corn, defrost and steam for a few minutes in microwave until just tender. If using fresh corn, cut off the kernel and steam for a few minutes in microwave until just tender. Place corn in...
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Nutritions

Calories
448

Sodium
117mg
4% DV

Fat
13g
21% DV

Protein
19g
39% DV

Carbs
63g
21% DV

Fiber
17g
70% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Polysaturated Fat 1g 10%

Monosaturated Fat 6g 43%

Cholesterol 21mg 7%

Sodium 117mg 4%

Potassium 1649mg 47%

Protein 19g 39%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 17g 70%

Sugar 8g 16%

Vitamin A 1094IU 21%

Vitamin B6 0.65mg 32%

Vitamin C 19mg 33%

Calcium 186mg 18%

Iron 4mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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