Lasting Lunch Bean Salad
The fiber and protein from the beans in this tasty salad will keep you sustained all afternoon!
Makes 4 servings
What you need:
1 can (19 oz. or 540 ml) black beans or your favorite beans, drained & rinsed
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, cooked & cooled
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
2 green onions, diced
1 red/yellow/orange pepper, diced
Dressing:
2 tbsp. Olive oil
3 tbsp. Vinegar
1/8 tsp. Dry mustard powder
1 Clove garlic minced
1/2 tsp. Sugar
Pepper & salt to taste
You can also use your own favorite bottled vinaigrette dressing instead as a time saver.
How you prepare:
Prepare dressing. Place all the ingredients in a bowl. Stir in dressing.
Per serving:
Calories 298
Carbohydrates 50 g
Protein 13 g
Fat 8 g
Dietary Fiber 11 g
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Andrea the «Chocoholic Nutritionist» is founder and CEO of Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. since 2000. She is an online nutrition course creator, professional speaker and regular guest in the media. Andrea is the recipient of an award by the Dietitians of Canada: The Speaking of Food & Healthy Living Award for Excellence in Consumer Education....Read more