Summer Veggie Salad

Name: Summer Veggie Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 5 ears corn, husked; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 avocados, diced; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 0.25 large red onion, thinly sliced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 0.25 cup olive oil; 2 limes, zested and juiced

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This is my favorite summer salad to take to picnics and makes the best of summer-time vegetables. Add chopped grilled chicken and take it from a hearty salad into an entree.

Recipe by Lisa Striffler

Published on June 22, 2017

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

5 ears corn, husked
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 avocados, diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ large red onion, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 limes, zested and juiced

Directions

Place corn into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool corn. Cut kernels from cob.
Mix corn kernels, black beans, avocados, cilantro, tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno pepper together in a bowl.
Whisk olive oil, lime zest, and lime juice together in a bowl; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282	Calories
16g	Fat
34g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Sodium 228mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	13%
Dietary Fiber 11g	38%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 28mg	138%
Calcium 40mg	3%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 796mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.