Best Shredded Zucchini And Black Bean Salad Recipes

FRESH BLACK BEAN SALAD

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This Southwestern black bean salad recipe is healthy and delicious! This fresh black bean salad is perfect for potlucks, parties and busy weeks. Recipe yields 4 large or up to 8 side servings.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 cans of black beans (15 ounces each) or 4 1/2 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and well-drained
2 ears of corn, shucked, or 1 cup of canned corn (drained) or defrosted frozen corn
1 orange, yellow or red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped red onion (from 1 small onion)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (about 1/2 medium bunch)
1 medium jalapeño, finely chopped (keep the seeds for heat if you'd like, or remove them for mild flavor) or 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeño
1/2 teaspoon lime zest (from 1 lime, preferably organic)
2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime), to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
Optional garnishes: sliced avocado, crumbled feta, lime wedges

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, combine all of the ingredients and toss to combine. Taste, and adjust as necessary until the flavors really pop-I usually add another teaspoon or two of vinegar (you can use lime juice instead, for more mild flavor) and another 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Cover and chill to enhance the flavors-preferably for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Serve in individual bowls as is, or with any of the garnishes listed. Leftovers keep well for up to 4 days or so; you might want to wake up the flavors with an extra squeeze of lime juice or tiny splash of vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 245 calories, Sugar 4.1 g, Sodium 769.2 mg, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 10.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

ZUCCHINI SLAW

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In Hickory, North Carolina, Nadeen Shrewsberry wouldn't think of squandering squash. "A friend gave me the recipe for this best-of-the-season slaw," she offers. "If you like the light taste of zucchini in a simple salad, you're sure to ask for a second helping of this one."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, coarsely shredded and squeezed dry
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup coarsely shredded carrots
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHREDDED ZUCCHINI AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

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The days grow shorter; though summer lingers gently on. Here is a light salad to enjoy those evenings by.

Provided by Catherine Cappiello Pappas @LadyGourmet

Categories Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

- 2 zucchini - shredded with skin
- 1 vine ripe tomato - diced
- ½ red onion - sliced thin
- 15 oz. can of black beans - drained and rinsed
- 1 clove of garlic - chopped fine
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
- juice of ½ lemon
- 4 tbs. olive oil

Steps:

In a medium sized bowl combine the zucchini, onion, tomato and garlic. Drain and rinse the beans and add them to the salad; add the seasonings and toss gently. In a small cup combine the lemon juice and olive oil and stir. Pour over the salad and once again give a toss.