Pinto Bean and Avocad Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 244.6
  • Total Fat: 3.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 323.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 45.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 13.3 g
  • Protein: 12.0 g

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Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    1 Can pinto beans, rinse and drain very well
    4-5 tsp. white balsamic vinegar or champagne vinegar
    1 avocado, diced into pieces 1/2 inch square
    2 tsp. fresh lime juice
    1 cup chopped tomatoes (cherry tomatoes cut in half is nice)
    1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
    1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
    fresh ground black pepper and sea salt to taste

    Pour beans into a colander placed in the sink and rinse well until no more foam appears. Let beans drain well for at least 15 minutes. Then blot beans dry with paper towel, place in bowl, and toss with white balsamic vinegar. let beans marinate in the vinegar while you prep other ingredients.

    Cut avocado into 12/ inch pieces and place in small bowl. Toss with lime juice. Chop tomatoes, or if using cherry tomatoes, cut in half.

    Chop red onion and cilantro. Mix onions and cilantro into marinating beans. Then use a large spoon to gently fold in avocado and tomato. Season to taste with fresh ground black pepper and sea salt, and gently toss again. Serve immediately at room temperature.

Directions

Makes two servings. 245 calories per serving

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LUSHON.