Mexican Bean Salad

Mexican Bean Salad

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Mexican Bean Salad

Mexican Bean Salad

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A vibrant and nutritious Mexican bean salad with fresh vegetables and a zesty lime dressing.
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Details
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 4 adults
Calories 255
Cuisine Mexican
Taste Savory, Spicy
Occasion Healthy lunch, Summer BBQ
Difficulty Level Beginner
Cooking Method Boiled, No-bake
Cost $
Diet Diabetic, Gluten-free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Lacto-Vegetarian, Lactose-free, Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Mediterranean, Ovo-Vegetarian, Paleo, Primal, Vegetarian
Intolerance Egg
Health Tag High-fiber, Low-calorie, Vegetables

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Chopping knife
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Stove

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 avocados
  • 2 x 400 g tin mixed beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 red onion finely sliced
  • 250 g cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1 red chilli de-seeded and finely sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp cumin

Instructions
 

  • Place the eggs in a saucepan of boiling water and boil for 7 minutes, then place in a bowl of cold water to cool.
    4 eggs
  • Slice the avocados and place in a large bowl with the beans, onion and tomatoes.
    4 eggs
  • Place the lime juice, chilli and cumin in a cup and mix.
    4 eggs
  • Peel the shells of the eggs when they are still warm and slice.
    4 eggs
  • Serve the salad with the sliced egg and dressing drizzled over it.
    4 eggs

Notes

A combination of fresh and tinned ingredients come together beautifully in this tasty salad.
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Nutrition per Serving

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 776mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 805IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg

Source

Adapted from 101 Square Meals: Easy Recipes for Everyday Life by the Health Service Executive and Safefood, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Original available here.
Image source:
Image from 101 Square Meals by Health Service Executive and Safefood, CC BY 4.0.
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