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Black Bean Salad   

Ingredients: 4 T. lime or lemon juice 1 T. olive oil 1 T. chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste 1 large clove garlic, minced 1/2 t. oregano leaves 1/2 t. cumin 1/4 t. salt 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 15-oz. can corn, drained 1/2 c. each, diced green and red pepper 1/4 c. diced purple onion

Directions:

Mix the first seven ingredients. Then add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Chill for an hour before serving. Yields: 7 1/2-cup servings.

This salad is delicious served in a pita bread with lettuce, salsa, and a wedge of avocado!

Nutritional information:

Per 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 106; carbohydrate: 18 grams; protein: 5 grams; fat: 3 grams; fiber: 5 grams; sodium: 400 milligrams; cholesterol: 0 milligrams.

Georgia E. Hodgkin, Ed.D., R.D., F.A.D.A., is an associate professor in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in the School of Allied Health Professions at Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California.

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