Description

There are times when you just need an easy, quick to prepare salad that is healthy, delicious and versatile. This one is the one. It can be served as a salad, in a wrap, as a side dish or a meat topping.

Ingredients

• 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 oz. can chickpeas/garbanzo beans, drained
• 15 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 15 oz. can corn, drained
• 4 oz. can diced green chiles
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper, diced, optional
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro or chopped celery leaves
• freshly squeezed juice from 2 limes
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• salt and pepper, to taste
• avocado slices, for garnish

Steps

1. Combine all ingredients except for the avocado in a large bowl; mix well; cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Garnish with avocado slices just before serving.
3. 10 servings.