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Corn, Black Bean & Edamame Salad

[ 5 ] June 12, 2012 |

corn, black bean & edamame salad

Edamame in a Tex Mex inspired salad?

YES. I suppose you could call this Tex Mex/Asian fusion. I call it delicious!

The edamame/black bean combination make this salad a protein and fiber powerhouse. Dressed lightly in a lime and cumin vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for a barbeque or packed for lunch. I’ve even wrapped it up in a high fiber wrap for dinner.

Feel free to play around with the vegetalbes, adding more peppers, or chucking in some chopped tomatoes or avocado.

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Corn, Black Bean & Edamame Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

Serving Size: 1/8 of salad

Gather

8 ounces frozen corn (about half a bag)
10 ounces frozen, shelled edamame, prepared according to package instructions
1 15.5 ounce can black beans, drained
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, grated through mircoplane or finely diced
juice of one lime
1 tablespoon cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Step by step

  1. In a large bowl, combine the corn, edamame, black beans, red pepper and cilantro.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients with a whisk, then add to the corn mixture.
  3. Refrigerate to allow for corn to thaw and for the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

WW PP 4; Calories 153; Calories from Fat 54; Total Fat 6.0g; Saturated Fat 0.7g; Trans Fat 0.0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 221mg; Total Carbohydrates 20.1g; Dietary Fiber 4.9g; Sugars 2.7g; Protein 8.0g

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Category: Salads, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian

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  • Aschilling

    I’ve long loved making this recipe!

    Try trading the frozen corn for fresh sweet corn cut right off the cob and the red pepper for fresh jalapeño. Mmmm!

  • Rabs

    What about those allergic to soy?  Any good substitutes for the edamame? 

    • Heather

      You could easily leave it out and add more beans and corn, along with some chopped tomatoes and some more chopped pepper. You might also try peas or Lima beans.

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