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Monday, Apr 16 2007 - Black Bean Fiesta Salad
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Yesterday I was watching the Food Network. There was a show on that I hadn't seen ... something about Big Guy Bites??? Anyway, he was making fish tacos. He also made a great looking black bean something or orther. I called it "fiesta salad" because it was so colorful. Anyway, I tried to think about how to make this with a little less "fat" than he had and still make it good. So, here are the basic ingredients if any of you are inclined to play in the kitchen!
Black beans, canned, drained & rinsed
Onion, chopped
Cilantro, chopped
Red bell pepper, chopped
Corn, canned, drained & rinsed (use 1/4 as much corn as you do beans)
Pineapple, canned or fresh, chunks, drained & rinsed
He used a lot of oil & honey in the mix... I wouldn't use any honey and maybe use fat free italian dressing instead of any oil? Or a light balsamic vinegar???? If you decide to play around with this recipe, let me know how it turns out.
Have a great Monday,
Jackie
Black beans, canned, drained & rinsed
Onion, chopped
Cilantro, chopped
Red bell pepper, chopped
Corn, canned, drained & rinsed (use 1/4 as much corn as you do beans)
Pineapple, canned or fresh, chunks, drained & rinsed
He used a lot of oil & honey in the mix... I wouldn't use any honey and maybe use fat free italian dressing instead of any oil? Or a light balsamic vinegar???? If you decide to play around with this recipe, let me know how it turns out.
Have a great Monday,
Jackie
1 comments so far.
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a decade ago
That salad sounds really good --- but I would use something with a little fat as the dressing. I've read that the fat helps your body absorb more of the veggie's nutrients. Maybe a little bit of olive oil and some good balsamic vinegar?
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