A citrus marinade brings the vegetables to life. Serve this salad as a side dish or as an entree. From The American Diabetes Association’s “Tex Mex Diabetes Cooking” book.
Ingredients
Lime juice, 1/2 cup
olive oil, ¼ cup
crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tsp
garlic (minced), 3 clove
honey, 1 ½ tbsp
romaine lettuce (chopped), 6 cup
black beans (rinsed and drained), 15 oz
jicama (peeled and chopped), 1 cup
corn (drained), 15 oz
red bell pepper (cored, seeded, and diced), 1
ripe avocados (peeled and diced), 2
reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 cup
Directions
1. To make the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, and honey. Dressing is best served at room temperature.
2. Spread lettuce evenly across a large serving platter. Arrange beans, jicama, corn, bell pepper, and avocados side by side on top of lettuce. Garnish with cheese. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, for at least 1 hour. Drizzle with dressing before serving.
Nutrition information
Calories, 240
Fat, 15g
Saturated fat, 3g
Trans fat, 0g
Cholesterol, less than 5mg
Carbohydrates, 24g
Fiber, 8g
Total sugars, 7g
Protein, 7g
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serves: 8; Serving size: 1 ½ cups