START TO FINISH: 15 minutes MAKES 4 servings
8 cups torn mixed salad greens or romaine
2 cups no-salt-added canned black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups bite-size red or yellow sweet pepper strips
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1⁄4 cup orange juice
1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
1⁄4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1⁄2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 On individual serving plates arrange salad greens, drained black beans, sweet pepper strips, corn, and cilantro.
2 For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine orange juice, vinegar, oil, cumin, salt, and crushed red pepper. Cover and shake well. Drizzle dressing over the salads.
PER SERVING: 362 cal., 21 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 395 mg sodium, 35 g carb., 12 g fiber, 16 g pro.
tip
Toasted nuts add flavor and crunch to fruit, grain, or leafy green salads. Nuts contain heart-healthy fats and protein. Add just a tablespoon or two to reap these nutritional benefits without adding a lot of calories.
