AZTEC BLACK BEAN SALAD (VEGAN, LOW FAT)

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From fatfreevegan.com. This salad is lovely and can be made ahead. Add or subtract the chipotles to fit your own taste. I have also replaced the cilantro with Italian parsley when served to someone who hates cilantro and it turned out well.

Provided by VegSocialWorker

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen corn, thawed or 2 cups fresh corn
2 -3 tomatoes, diced or 2 -3 cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons apple cider or 2 tablespoons distilled vinegar
1 lemons, juice of or 1 lime, juice of
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 pinch cayenne
1 chipotle chile in adobo, canned in adobo sauce, diced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine beans, onion, bell peppers, corn, tomatoes, and cilantro.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegars, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, and chipotle. I use a hand held immersion blender for this.
  • Pour over salad and toss gently to mix.

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