Healthy Garden Salad

 

Edamame (green soybeans), corn, cherry tomatoes and black beans combine to make a colorful salad with a light lime vinaigrette dressing.

Servings:8

Yield:8 servings 

 

Ingredients:

• 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (1 pound) package frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)
• 3 cups frozen corn kernels
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 
  

 

Directions:

Step1:

In a large serving bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, grapeseed oil, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, salt and garlic. Set aside. 

Step2: 

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the soybeans and boil for 3 minutes. Add corn to the boiling water and continue cooking for 1 more minute. Drain very well, and pour into the bowl with the dressing. Gently mix in the cherry tomatoes, green onions and black beans. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to chill and blend the flavors.

 Nutrition Info: 

Per Serving:

253 calories; protein 13.1g; carbohydrates 33.4g; fat 9.8g; sodium 438.3mg.