Stoplight Salad

Looking for a quick side dish to go with burgers? This recipe from Simply in Season is a fresh selection!

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2 cups tomatoes (chopped)
2 cups corn
1 medium green pepper (diced)
1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
2 cups cooked black beans
3 Tbs olive oil
3 Tbs balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic (minced)

1. Combine the vegetables in a large bowl.

2. Whisk together the oil, vinegar, and garlic, and pour over vegetables. Toss gently.

Servings: 6

The Verdict: Can you say summer? The basil and fresh heirloom tomatoes take center stage, although the fresh peppers and corn make their appearance too.  Seriously delicious – would be a great potluck dish.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/6 of a recipe (7.7 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329.98
Calories From Fat (20%) 64.75
% Daily Value
Total Fat 7.35g 11%
Saturated Fat 1.05g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 11.34mg <1%
Potassium 485.35mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 59.41g 20%
Fiber 7.45g 30%
Sugar 4.04g
Protein 6.37g 13%

For more great recipes check out Meatless Monday , Meatless Mondays, $5 Dinner Challenge, Local Potluck Tuesday, and Tuesday Twister

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Comments

  1. The colors in this dish are stunning!
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  2. That looks amazing. I am going to have to try that.
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  3. Chaya says:

    This is an attractive filling salad. Would you consider linking it to My Meatless Mondays? It would make a great addition.

    http://sweetsav.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-meatless-mondays-brown-rice-salad.html

  4. Chaya says:

    Hi, I got your email and linked it up. Even when small, it looks beautiful. That salad is sure to make a hit, anywhere. Thanks so much.

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