Three Bean Avocado Salad & Lime Dressing

Servings 16 (1/2 cup) | Prep Time 20 mins | Total time 20 mins

Ingredients:

1 (15oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained- preferably low sodium
1 (15oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained-
preferably low sodium
1 (15oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained-
preferably low sodium
1 (15oz) can corn, drained
1 cup grape tomatoes (about 20) cut in half
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 medium avocado, pitted and diced
juice of 1 large lime
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2-1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chopped cilantro (or flat leaf parsley)

 

Preparation:

1. Rinse beans in a strainer and let drain well. Add them to a large mixing bowl with corn, diced pepper, and grape tomatoes
2. In a smaller bowl, add lime juice and diced avocado, stirring to coat well to prevent browning.
3. Using a spoon, remove the avocado from lime juice and add it to the bean mixture.
4. To the remaining lime juice, add oil, garlic, salt and pepper, mix well and pour over the salad folding gently to combine.
5. Gently stir in cilantro, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors develop.
6. Garnish with additional cilantro before serving.

REFERENCE:
Recipe from https://nutritionstarringyou.com/3-bean-avocado-salad-with-lime-dressing/