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Southwest Dense Bean Salad

Southwest Dense Bean Salad: High-Fiber & Flavor-Packed Delight

This Southwest Dense Bean Salad is a vibrant, high-fiber dish that combines black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables, perfect for meal prep or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Black Eyed Peas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn canned or fresh, drained
  • 2 cups Red Cabbage chopped
  • 1 large Orange Pepper diced
  • 1 medium Red Onion finely diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium Jalapeno deseeded and minced
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese optional
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro optional
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Southwest Spice Blend or Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup for vegan option
  • 1 clove Garlic minced

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Dressing
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Whisk together until smooth. Add Southwest spice blend, honey, and minced garlic, stirring until fully incorporated. Set aside.
Salad Base
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, red cabbage, orange pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and jalapeno, ensuring even distribution.
Combine
  1. Pour the whisked dressing over the salad base and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh vegetables for best flavor and texture. Keep the dressing separate until serving for optimal freshness.

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