ALFRESCO BEAN SALAD

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If you're bored with the usual greens, try this super healthy version of classic three bean salad. It's terrific as a side dish, but sometimes, I fill my plate and make it a meal. -Cristina Vives, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup lime juice
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Dash salt and pepper
1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the lime juice, oil, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Adebisi Adeyemi Ayisatu
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Malar Malar
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Muhammad Abdurrehman
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I found that it really added a nice flavor to this salad.


Nabeel Naveed
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and filling lunch.


Seneca Thurgood
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I love the combination of beans, corn, and tomatoes in this salad.


Megan Sturgeon
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Tiffany Paschall
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I've never been a big fan of bean salads, but this one changed my mind. It's so fresh and flavorful.


Abdulmajid Abdurrahman
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans.


vidalia meza
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Syed Ahsan Ali Gellani
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This is my go-to recipe for a healthy and satisfying salad.


Meskerem Haftemariam
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I've made this salad twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nanami
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This bean salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the bright flavors and the crunchy texture of the beans.