ALFRESCO BEAN SALAD

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If you're bored with the usual greens, try this super healthy version of classic three bean salad. It's terrific as a side dish, but sometimes, I fill my plate and make it a meal. -Cristina Vives, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/4 cup lime juice
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Dash salt and pepper
1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the lime juice, oil, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges