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South of the Border Salad

South of the Border Salad

67 Ratings
67 Ratings
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South of the Border Salad
Makes: 9 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Make this corn, black bean, and tomato salad in the morning and let it marinate in the refrigerator all day and enjoy it for dinner.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups corn (2-15.2 ounce cans, drained and rinsed)
  • 2 cans black beans (15.5 ounces each, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 ounces)
  • 1 onion (medium, chopped)
  • Dressing Ingredients:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (or canola oil)
  • 1/3 cup lemon or lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 ground cumin (optional)

Directions

1. Mix the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
3. Pour dressing over corn mixture and mix well.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
 

Notes

Learn more about:
- Corn
- Tomatoes
- Onions

Source:

2009 Recipe Calendar
University of Maryland Extension
Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (224g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 253
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 497 mg
Carbohydrates 44 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 68 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 614 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 253
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 44 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Minerals
Calcium 68 mg
Potassium 614 mg
Sodium 497 mg
Copper 342 mcg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 66 mg
Phosphorus 201 mg
Selenium 2 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 8 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mcg
Vitamin C 7 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Folate 122 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/4 cups
Protein Foods 2 ounces

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