Summer Veggie Salad

Summer Veggie Salad

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.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

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

Step 1
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.

Step 2
Mix corn kernels, black beans, avocados, cilantro, tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno pepper together in a bowl.

Step 3
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 Fat16g 20%
Saturated Fat2g 11%
Sodium228mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate34g 13%
Dietary Fiber11g 38%
Total Sugars4g
Protein8g
Vitamin C28mg 138%
Calcium40mg 3%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium796mg 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.

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