Protein-Packed Dense Bean Salad

Light, yet nutritious Bean Salad with a Protein Vinaigrette! This is such a great base (or even a side dish) for multiple protein preferences! Add chicken, steak, shrimp... it all goes great!!

Serving size: 1 cup - Counts for 1 Protein, 1 Fat, 1 Starch

I'm always looking to add more veggies and protein to my day, and not always in the form of meat/chicken/fish. Great option!! -Nicolette B.

Nutritious Dense Bean Salad (makes 8 servings)

Ingredients for Salad:

• 1 can Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)

• 1 can Butter Beans

• 1 Red Pepper (diced)

• 1/2 Red Onion (diced)

• 1 Large Tomato or 2 Medium Tomatoes (seeded and diced)

• 1 Ear of Corn (cooked/charred)

• Cilantro (optional)
  

Ingredients for Vinaigrette:

• 1 Lime (juiced)

• 2T Olive Oil

• 2T Cottage Cheese

• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

• 1/4 tsp Chili Pepper

• 1/4 tsp Cumin

• Blend until it's smooth. Add more lime juice if needed to thin the dressing. (an immersion blender works great!)

  
  

Directions:

1. Rinse and drain the beans

2. Dice Peppers, Onion, and Tomatoes

3. Cut the corn off the cob

4. Combine all in a large bowl

5. Add Cilantro

6. Add Seasonings

7. Add Vinaigrette and Stir.

8. Salt to taste

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