Mexican Red Kidney Bean & Corn Salad

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans offer a similar texture with fewer calories.

corn

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Quinoa adds protein and is gluten-free.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cooked squash

Mashed peas add creaminess with fewer calories.

Prepare the salsa by chopping 1 lemon, 2 blanched and peeled tomatoes, and 1 onion, then add salt, chili flakes, and oregano, and grind coarsely in a chopper.

In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup boiled red kidney beans, 1/2 cup boiled corn kernels, 1/4 cup tomato pieces, 1/4 cup red bell pepper, 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, 1/4 cup onion, and 1/2 cup fresh cilantro.

Mix all the salad ingredients gently in the bowl.

Add the prepared salsa mix to the salad and combine.

Check the salt and adjust if necessary.

Serve the salad, garnished with crushed nacho chips.

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