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Chopped Black Bean-Avocado Salad

Vegetarian Times Issue: April 1, 2007   p.67   —   Member Rating: 1111

Fast, fresh and flavorful, this simplified version of the Black Bean–Avocado Salad Stacks is easy enough for a quick lunch.

Ingredient List

Serves 4

  • 2 Tbs. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbs. whole-grain mustard 
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 2 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)

Directions

  1. Whisk together lemon juice and mustard in large bowl. Add oil, and whisk until smooth. Add all remaining ingredients, and gently toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutritional Information

Per SERVING: Calories: 238, Protein: 7g, Total fat: 14.5g, Saturated fat: 2g, Carbs: 24g, Cholesterol: mg, Sodium: 488mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugars: 3g