Confetti Bean Salad

 

 

Ingredients:
• 1 15-ounce can of red or black beans
• 1 11-ounce can corn
• 1 cup salsa


Instructions:
1) Rinse beans under cold running water and drain thoroughly.
2) Rinse corn under cold running water and drain thoroughly.
3) Combine beans, corn, and salsa in medium sized bowl.
4) Mix all ingredients together.
5) Scoop with baked tortilla chips, cut-up raw vegetables, or whole grain crackers.
Yield: Makes 6 half-cup servings

Ideas/Substitutions
• To reduce sodium, use fresh rather than prepared salsa.
• Substitute fresh or frozen cooked corn for canned.
• Include chopped cilantro or parsley for added flavor.
• Mix in low-fat or other cheese cubes for added calcium and protein.
• Mix in other vegetables , such as chopped peppers (green, red, orange, or yellow) or onions.

Nutrition Analysis
Serving Size: ½ cup Total Carb: 24 g
Calories: 117 Dietary Fiber: 5 g
Total Fat: 0.5 g Sodium: 734 mg
Saturated Fat: 0.0 g Protein: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0.0 g Iron: 1.0 mg

 

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