Black Bean and Granny Smith Apple Salad

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A colorful, tongue-tantalizing salad using black beans and tart apples. This salad can be served plain, on a bed of lettuce, or with tortilla chips.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored, and chopped

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and red bell pepper in the hot oil until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes; season with cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper. Scrape into a mixing bowl; stir in the black beans, apples, lemon juice, and cilantro. Refrigerate until cold before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

88 Calories
4g Fat
14g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 88
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 296mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 47mg 53%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 216mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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