A-Z World Foods: Bahamian Bean and Corn Salad - Estevan and Weyburn Library

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned pinto beans

Kidney beans offer similar flavor and texture, while pinto beans are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

red bell pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Yellow bell pepper is slightly sweeter and healthier, while green is less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Drain and rinse black beans, black-eyed peas, and corn.

Place rinsed beans and corn in a large bowl and set aside.

Cut and dice one sweet onion and one red pepper, and mince four cloves of garlic.

Add the diced onion, red pepper, and minced garlic to the bowl with beans and corn.

In a separate bowl, whisk together half a cup of olive oil, two-thirds cup of apple cider vinegar, two teaspoons of sugar, and one teaspoon of salt.

Add one teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the dressing, adjusting to taste.

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss together well.

Place the salad in the fridge until ready to serve.

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