A practical loaded salad featuring black bean and corn, everyday ingredients, and clear steps for an easy homemade meal.
Prep: 15 minutes · Cook: 10 minutes · Serves: 4
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Ingredients
- 2 cans black beans, drained, plus 1 cup corn
- 1–2 teaspoons cumin
- 1–2 teaspoons lime
- 1–2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cucumber, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry salad greens.
- Prepare cucumber, tomatoes, and onion and arrange over the greens.
- Warm the black beans and corn with cumin and smoked paprika if desired; let cool slightly before adding to the greens.
- Whisk olive oil with lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the topping, dress just before serving, and toss gently.
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