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easy sides for summer meals

Southwestern Bean Salad

This beautiful Southwestern Bean Salad is packed with flavor and nutritional goodness!  It makes a perfect complement to chicken or fish off the grill, or bring along to your next cookout
Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 178 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz black beans low sodium, drained & rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn thawed (fresh works, too)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes or cherry, halved
  • 1 red/orange/yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1 1/2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbs fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp cumin ground

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in serving bowl. Add salt & pepper, to taste. Flavors will get even better with time, so this can be a great make ahead. Optional: top with chopped fresh herbs on hand such as parsley or cilantro. Also great with tortilla chips or pita bread.
    easy sides for summer meals
Keyword Easy Summer Sides for a Cookout