Spill the Beans Salad

Beans, Beans, the more you eat, the more you....Beans are high in protein and low in fat which makes this side dish a great hit at any BBQ.  Beans fall in the family of legumes. We all know it's a vegetable; however, it falls under the category of a complex carb in your meal plan. Same goes for corn.  Measure your portions out accordingly.

When I am short on time, for meal prepping, I add tuna and spinach to this recipe creating an ideal clean meal.

Ingredients:

• 5 tablespoons of fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
• 5 tablespoons of Ideal Sugar
• 4 cups of corn ( 4 ears of corn on the cob)
• 16 oz bag of beans (follow directions on the bag) or 15oz can low-sodium black beans
• 12 oz bag edamame (cooked and cooled)
• 1 small red onion (1 cup)
• 1/3 cup of fresh chopped cilantro
• optional salt to taste                                                                      Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, sugar, vinegar. Whisk the ingredients together and set aside for later.

2. Add corn, edamame, black beans (well drained), onions, and cilantro to a large bowl.

3. Pour dressing over the mixture and toss it gently over the salad.

4. Refrigerate for at least two hours or even over night.