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Loaded Veggie Salad Recipe

Loaded Veggie Salad Recipe: Crunchy, Colorful & Easy Delight

Enjoy a quick and healthy Loaded Veggie Salad recipe packed with colorful veggies and legumes, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans) can substitute with cooked lentils
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes use fresh tomatoes in season
  • 1 cup sweet corn either canned or fresh
  • 1 green chili optional
  • 1 red onion can replace with green onions
  • 1 green bell pepper substitute with other colored bell peppers if desired
  • 1 jalapeno pepper optional for heat
  • 1 bunch cilantro can be omitted
  • 2 limes freshly juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can swap for avocado oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 avocado slices add just before serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of rinsed black beans and 1 cup of chickpeas. Follow this with 1 cup of diced tomatoes, 1 cup of corn, and 1 diced green chili, if using.
  2. Next, incorporate 1 finely chopped red onion, 1 chopped green bell pepper, and 1 diced jalapeno pepper (optional for heat). Stir gently to blend.
  3. Add a handful of chopped cilantro and the juice of 2 fresh limes to the mixture. Gently mix this in.
  4. Pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the salad. Toss everything together gently yet thoroughly.
  5. Sprinkle salt and pepper generously, adjusting according to your preference. Taste as you season.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes.
  7. When you’re ready to serve, slice 1-2 avocados and delicately layer them on top of the salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, prepare the salad a few hours in advance, but add avocado just before serving to keep it vibrant.

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