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Fresh Recipe: Avocado, Corn and Bean Salsa

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 9:38 AM

Enjoy this festive fresh recipe at your next grill out! The salsa is loaded with Vitamin C and Monosaturated Fats (anti-inflammatory) and serves as a healthy alternative to other chips and dips you may normally serve.

MardiGrasRecipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1½ cups diced corn
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 3 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion
  • 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, and minced
  • 1/3 cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp. lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Tortilla chips to serve

Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine black beans, corn, avocado, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice.
  2. Season with salt to taste.
  3. Serve with baked chips and veggies or use as a garnish on top of fish or chicken.

What is your favorite healthy dip alternative?