I have really been trying to make a push for healthier meals. I am always good about proteins each night because my family likes having the protein. The veggies though are a harder sell. So, I try to find things that I think are so tasty that I could eat them all by myself.
Now, that doesn’t mean I don’t try to get them to eat their veggies, I just keep it simple with things like steamed veggies. I also take stuff over to dinner with my parents; they are also interested in upping their veggies and are happy to test recipes out for me.
That said, this recipe is actually one my mom introduced me to. It was made for her by my sister-in-law and we all agree it’s delicious! It goes with so many different proteins. It adds color to your plate, flavor to your dish, and enjoyment to your meal.
Now, I’ve been referring to this as a side, but I will say, it is not hard to turn this into a meal. You can add shredded chicken to it, fresh sliced ham or shredded pork, or even rinsed chickpeas to keep it vegetarian while adding your protein.
This is definitely a salad worth trying. You will not want to stop eating, and you will feel so good the next day after eat this.
Avocado Corn Salad
2 15oz cans black beans, rinsed
1 large or 2 medium roma tomatoes chopped (or 1 c sliced cherub tomatoes)
1 avocado chopped
¼ of a large red onion, diced
1/3 c cilantro, chopped
1-2 limes, juiced
1 tsp salt
Simply mix everything together and serve, This can be made ahead of time, and is still good the next day. The lime juice helps prevent the avocado from browning, but only for a day or so.
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