Bean Salsa Salad is a salad that is a meal in itself. The beans are rich in protein, complex carbohydrates, folate and iron. Beans also have a good amount of fibre. One cup of cooked beans provides between 9-13 g of fibre. Fibre can help to keep us in shape, maintain our blood sugar levels, have a healthy bowel movement and keep our cholesterol in check. The added vegetables further add to the vitamin and mineral content.
This salad is a good addition for someone who needs to increase their daily protein intake or for Weight Watchers who want satiety for long hours. A salad which can replace a meal… So what are you waiting for?
Ingredients* for Bean Salsa Salad: (Serves: 2)
Kidney (rajma) / Lima beans: 150 g (boiled), Onion: 1 small (chopped), Tomato: 1 medium (chopped), Salad leaves: a couple, Juice of 1 lemon, Coriander leaves; a few (chopped), Salsa sauce: 1 T (optional).
Method:
1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
You can prepare your very own salsa sauce for this bean salsa salad. Finely chop onions, tomato, chillies & coriander leaves. Grind it coarsely and add lemon juice, salt and black pepper as per taste. Let the sauce rest for 10 minutes before using.
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*T: tablespoonÂ