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Black Bean Salad

This Black Bean Salad recipe is a great choice for managing high blood pressure. It is loaded with fiber from beans and vegetables, healthy fats from avocado and olive oil, and contains minimal added salt.

Adapted from Two Peas & Their Pod

15 mintotal
6servings
12ingredients
117kcal a serving
Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

  • 15 oz can black beans, (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup corn, (1 large ear of sweet corn or 1 cup defrosted frozen corn)
  • 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • Juice of 1 1/2 limes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 large avocado, (pitted, peeled, and chopped)

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, tomatoes, red pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, chili powder, and cumin. Stir to combine. Gently stir in the avocado and season with additional salt, if necessary. Serve.

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