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Avocado, Corn and Black Bean Salsa

This recipe is versatile – eat as a salsa or topping for a main dish

The fiber in this salsa comes from the avocado as well as the beans. Avocados are high in healthy monounsaturated fat and make a delicious addition to salsa. Use with baked chips or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.

Makes 6 servings

 avocado salad in bowl

Ingredients:

1/2 avocado, diced
1 cup frozen sweet corn, thawed
1 cup kidney beans, black beans or pinto beans
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
2 Tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro

Instructions:

Combine avocado, corn, beans, onion, tomato, jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories

117

Fat

4 g

Saturated fat

1 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

18 g

Fiber

4 g

Sodium

80 mg

Updated August 31, 2021