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Black Bean Corn Salad Recipe

Aug 28, 2013 | 11:33 am
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Staff Writer
Black Bean Corn Salad Recipe

Emily Jacobs

Spicy and fresh flavors are incorporated into this hearty vegetarian salad. 

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6
Servings
405
Calories Per Serving
Deliver Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 15 Ounces black beans
  • 15 Ounces corn
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1/4 Cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 Teaspoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 Cup olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Place the beans in a large bowl. Add in the corn, red onion, feta cheese, and cilantro. Pour in the olive oil and red-wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Mix ingredients together and let sit for 30 minutes for flavors to meld together. Garnish with a sprinkling of chopped cilantro.

Black Bean Shopping Tip

Legumes are high in a number of nutrients, especially protein and fiber – filling you up with relatively few calories.

Black Bean Cooking Tip

Beans are done when they can be easily mashed with a fork – make sure to test a few in case they have not cooked evenly.

Nutritional Facts

Total Fat
12g
19%
Sugar
7g
N/A
Saturated Fat
3g
13%
Cholesterol
6mg
2%
Protein
19g
37%
Carbs
59g
20%
Vitamin A
14µg
2%
Vitamin B12
0.1µg
1.8%
Vitamin B6
0.3mg
15.4%
Vitamin C
6mg
9%
Vitamin E
2mg
8%
Vitamin K
10µg
13%
Calcium
124mg
12%
Fiber
13g
51%
Folate (food)
348µg
N/A
Folate equivalent (total)
348µg
87%
Iron
4mg
23%
Magnesium
150mg
38%
Monounsaturated
7g
N/A
Niacin (B3)
3mg
14%
Phosphorus
338mg
48%
Polyunsaturated
2g
N/A
Potassium
1268mg
36%
Riboflavin (B2)
0.2mg
13.6%
Sodium
407mg
17%
Thiamin (B1)
0.8mg
50.8%
Zinc
3mg
21%
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