I was searching for a quick and easy salad option and I came upon this.
It took literally minutes to throw this together and it is delish. I served it at night when I made "fajitas". You can easily add to it with grilled chicken or other proteins.
FIESTA BEAN SALAD
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 15oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup canned chick peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- In a large bowl combine garlic, lime juice, oil, cumin, crushed red pepper flakes and salt. Mix well.
-Add black beans, chick peas, tomato, onion, and cilantro to bowl. Mix well.
-When ready to eat gently mix in avocado.
-Serve immediately.
SERVINGS: 4 (1 cup); CALORIES: 335; PROTEIN: 14gr.; FIBER: 15.5gr.
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