Appetizer for 6
Black Bean Salad with canned beans
$6.81for 415 minServes 6
This colorful salad combines black beans, corn, fresh vegetables, lime, cumin, avocado, and olive oil in fifteen minutes.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.70Typical price |
 | Corn kernels, 6.25 oz$0.09/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $0.56Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Cherry and grape tomatoes, 5.25 oz$0.30/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.59Typical price |
 | Red onions, 0.75 lb$1.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.12Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.25Typical price |
 | Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.22 | ||
Swaps
- Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 15 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetAppetizersSide dishesSnacksNo-cookSummer
$1.70 per serving$6.81 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz) black beans
- 1 1/4 cups corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 avocado
Steps
- Drain and rinse the black beans, then place them in a large bowl.
- Chop the bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and avocado.
- Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add the corn and chopped vegetables to the beans.
- Pour in the dressing and toss gently, then rest the salad for five minutes.
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