Perfect Spring Salad- under $.50!

This is my favorite spring and summer salad! It's a simple, clean eating, healthy recipe that is so easy, and so cheap!  

It is rich in heart healthy fat, high in fiber, and protein too!

This recipe can be served as a meatless main dish, or as a side.  

Cost per serving:  $.44 for side dish
$.88 for meal

Per serving:  
For 1 cup main dish:  282 calories, 10 grams fat, 11 grams protein, 518 mg sodium*, 11 grams fiber
For 1/2 cup side:  141 calories, 5 grams fat, 6 grams protein, 259 mg sodium, 6 grams fiber

Black Bean Salad

Ingredients:

2 cans black beans- drained and rinsed             
1 can no added salt corn- drained and rinsed
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes- chopped
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro- chopped
2 garlic cloves- chopped

Directions:

Combine oil, vinegar, cilantro, and garlic in a medium bowl, and mix well.  Stir in beans, corn, and tomatoes, and toss.  Chill in refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving.

*  to save even more money, or to cut back on the sodium, you can start with dry black beans, soak, cook, and use in the salad, then add salt to taste.

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