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Easy Black Bean & Corn Mexicali Salad Recipe

 
INGREDIENTS

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn 6 ounces roasted red bell peppers, cut into thin strips or coarsely chopped 1/2 cup chopped red or yellow onion, divided 1/3 cup mild chipotle or regular salsa 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

PREPARATION:

  1. Place all ingredients except cheese and 1 tablespoon onion in medium bowl. Toss gently to blend well. Let stand 15 minutes to blend flavors.
  2. Just before serving, gently fold in all but 2 tablespoons cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese and reserved tablespoon onion on top.
Note Serve within 30 minutes to take advantage of flavors at their peak. This recipe appears in: Mexican NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/2 cup Sodium 278 mg Protein 7 g Fiber 5 g Carbohydrate 22 g Cholesterol 5 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 2 g Calories from Fat 13 % Calories 124 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Starch 1-1/2 Meat 1/2