Black Bean Salad Fiesta Recipe Video

This salad is a celebration of color and taste. It may be made in advance and keeps well for several days. It is nearly fat free, which is important when it comes to lowering cancer risk and improving survival.

Summary

Difficulty LevelVery EasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient,
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Canned black beans4 1⁄2 Cup (72 tbs), rinsed and drained (Cooked)
 Frozen corn2 Cup (32 tbs), thawed
 Tomatoes2 Large, diced
 Green bell pepper1 Large, diced
 Yellow bell pepper/Red bell pepper1 Large, diced
 Minced cilantro3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Diced red onion1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Freshly squeezed lemon juice3 Tablespoon
 Seasoned rice vinegar2 Tablespoon
 Apple cider vinegar2 Tablespoon
 Ground cumin2 Teaspoon
 Ground coriander1 Teaspoon
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), minced or pressed
 Crushed red pepper flakes/A pinch of cayenne1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1507 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9 g14%

Saturated Fat 0.91 g4.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 5109.2 mg212.9%

Total Carbohydrates 287 g95.6%

Dietary Fiber 66.5 g266.1%

Sugars 52.7 g

Protein 73 g145.8%

Vitamin A 144.9% Vitamin C 807.8%

Calcium 150.7% Iron 89.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Combine the beans, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, optional cilantro, garlic and onion in a large bowl.
Whisk together the lemon juice, rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, cumin, coriander, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt in a small bowl. Pour over the salad and toss gently until evenly distributed.
Stored in a covered container in the refrigerator, leftover Fiesta Salad will keep for up to 3 days.

Editors Review

How about a nice colorful bowl of salad? This salad is rich in protein and fiber and is low fat. This salad has black bean as its main ingredient, but has loads of other ingredients too. Full of flavor, this is a must try. Watch the video, and try it out!
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