Low Cholesterol Black Bean Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN THREE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine kidney beans, butter beans, black beans, corn, tomato, onion, green pepper, cucumber, and parsley in a large bowl. Mix well.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

LOW CHOLESTEROL BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients with the beans, corn, tomato, onion, scallion, cilantro, salt and pepper.
• Squeeze the fresh lime juice to taste and stir in olive oil.
• Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes.
• Diced and add avocado just before serving.
• Add an jalapeno and serve.

VERY LOW-FAT BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients and chill overnight.
• Spoon out 1/2 servings as needed.

COOL CUCUMBER AND BLACK BEAN SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Make sure everything is drained well, mix everything in a bowl and serve! Great alone, as a salsa for chips, or on a taco salad!
• (If you find your red onions garlic a little too spicy and hot, separately microwave them for 20-30~ seconds or longer depending on the strength of your microwave, and then add them.).

AZTEC BLACK BEAN SALAD (VEGAN, LOW FAT)

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.