1/3 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice (the juice of approximately 3–4 small limes; do not use lime juice concentrate)
1 teaspoon (or 1 clove) crushed garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 1/4 ounces) no-salt-added white corn, drained
1 can (4 1/2 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1–2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and very finely minced (more or less to taste)
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup loosely packed, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2 ripe avocados, finely chopped
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl; stir gently to combine. Add dressing from small bowl and toss gently to coat well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Stir gently and serve with baked tortilla chips or tortillas or enjoy as a side dish or salad.
Yield: 8 cups
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Chilling time: At least 1 hour
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
Calories: 120
Carbohydrate: 17 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 198 mg
Fiber: 6 g
Exchanges per serving: 1 starch, 1 fat
Carbohydrate choices: 1