[NEW] Aztec Salad

This salad will please all your senses, and leftovers are just as good as the fresh meal! Serve it as an entree over a mound of fresh summer greens or as a salsa with whole grain tortilla chips. Sliced avocado makes a tasty topping, rich with healthy fats. Serve with extra hot sauce on the side to please those guests who like a little kick with their bean salads.
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Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 25 min.
Total Time: 35 mins
8 Servings
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[NEW] Aztec Salad

Ingredients

  • ½ tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 1 tsp. coriander
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar ¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tomatoes, diced 1 (
  • 5 oz.) can corn, drained 2 bell peppers, seeded and diced ½ cup finely chopped red onion 2 (
  • 5 oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

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Instructions

  1. Toss all ingredients together thoroughly. Refrigerate to let flavor combine (15 minutes to 24 hours).

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container
Serving size 210 g
Amount per serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 432.5mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 24.2g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5.09g 18%
Total Sugars 5.5g
Includes 1.5g Added Sugars 4%
Protein 5.6g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 45.4mg 4%
Iron 1.6mg 10%
Potassium 492.6mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Practical Notes
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Score Breakdown

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  • Fiber
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Whole Grains
− Less
  • Additives to Limit
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  • Added Sugar
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