Southwestern bean salad

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1canKidney beans -- 15 1/2 oz
Rinsed and drained
1canBlack beans -- 15 oz.
Rinsed and drained
1canGarbanzo beans -- 15 1/2 oz
Rinsed and drained
2eachesCelery ribs -- sliced
1mediumRed onion -- diced
1mediumTomato -- diced
1cupFrozen corn -- thawed
Dressing:
¾cupSalsa -- thick & chunky
¼cupVegetable oil
¼cupLime juice
teaspoonChili powder
1teaspoonSalt -- optional
½teaspoonGround cumin

Directions

In a bowl, combine beans, celery, onion, tomato and corn. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients; mix well. Pour over the bean mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

Yield: 10 servings. Diabetic Exchanges: One ¾ cup serving (prepared without added salt) equal 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat; also 210 calories, 382 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 32 gm carbohydrate, 8 gm protein, 7 gm fat.

Recipe By : Taste Of Home