festival of flavor - corn & black bean salad

Name: Festival of Flavor - Corn & Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) fresh corn kernels or frozen (thawed and drained); 1 can(s) 14.5 oz. black beans (low sodium, rinsed and drained); 1/2 large red onion, chopped; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 medium red pepper (diced); 2 - jalapenos, fresh (seeded & diced); 1 medium tomato (seeded & pulp removed); 1/2 cup(s) fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) lime zest; 1/4 cup(s) fresh lime juice (about 1 lime); 2 teaspoon(s) rice vinegar (seasoned); 2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) fajita seasoning; 2 cup(s) shredded iceberg lettuce; 4 - baked tortilla shells for serving

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Carol White

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Updated on May 3, 2013

Fragrant, fresh, and full of flavor – here’s a salad that’s high on health and great taste! Served in a wonderful baked tortilla shell bowl; the result not only looks good but has such an array of fresh ingredients and it’s sure to please everyone. This salad is also a powerhouse of vitamins and fiber, which play important roles in keeping your heart strong. Enjoy!!

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Festival of Flavor - Corn & Black-bean Salad

prep time 15 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups fresh corn kernels or frozen (thawed and drained)
1 can 14.5 oz. black beans (low sodium, rinsed and drained)
1/2 large red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 medium red pepper (diced)
2 - jalapenos, fresh (seeded & diced)
1 medium tomato (seeded & pulp removed)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
2 teaspoons rice vinegar (seasoned)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon fajita seasoning
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
4 - baked tortilla shells for serving

How To Make festival of flavor - corn & black bean salad

Step 1

Ingredient preparation.

Step 2

In a large bowl, add corn, black beans, onions, garlic, peppers, tomato, cilantro, lime juice and vinegar. Combine well, and then add cumin, fajita seasoning, lime zest, salt and pepper to taste. Chill for about 10 minutes before serving.
Step 3

Bake tortilla shells according to the directions on the mini tortilla shell molds. Or you may serve in regular bowls.
Step 4

Layer salad as follows – put a serving of shredded lettuce in your tortilla bowl and then a serving of corn and black bean salad.
Step 5

Serve salad with your favorite grill chicken, steak or fish.
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