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Serve this Tex-Mex style fresh corn and black bean salad with shredded chicken as a main dish salad, as a side salad, or as a dip for chips. It makes 12 cups and can be kept in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

Recipe by Cooking Light May 2004

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Yield:
12 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • To prepare salad, sort and wash the beans. Combine beans and 5 1/2 cups water in a 6-quart pressure cooker. Close lid securely; bring to high pressure over high heat. Adjust heat to medium or level needed to maintain high pressure; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; place cooker under cold running water. Remove lid. Drain beans; rinse with cold water. Drain and cool.

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  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in cooker over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and 2 garlic cloves; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add beans and 6 cups water. Close lid securely; bring to high pressure over high heat. Adjust heat to medium or level needed to maintain high pressure, and cook 12 minutes. Remove from heat; place cooker under cold running water. Remove lid. Drain bean mixture; rinse with cold water. Drain and cool. Combine bean mixture, corn, tomato, onion, and bell peppers in a large bowl.

  • To prepare dressing, combine juice and next 7 ingredients (juice through jalapeños), stirring with a whisk. Stir in cilantro. Pour dressing over bean mixture; stir gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

216 calories; calories from fat 21%; fat 5g; saturated fat 0.7g; mono fat 3g; poly fat 0.8g; protein 10g; carbohydrates 35.7g; fiber 8g; iron 2.8mg; sodium 408mg; calcium 65mg.
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