Southwest Black Bean Salad with Smokey Salsa Vinaigrette Recipe

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Southwest Black Bean Salad with Smokey Salsa Vinaigrette
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Directions:

  1. To prepare the salad: Rinse the beans.
  2. Soak in lots of water to cover overnight, or cover with boiling water and let sit 1 hour.
  3. Drain.
  4. Place beans in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  5. Lower the heat and let simmer about 50 minutes, or until beans are tender.
  6. Add more water if necessary during the cooking time.
  7. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  8. Combine the beans, corn, onion, red and green bell peppers, 3/4 cup salsa and cilantro.
  9. To prepare the vinaigrette: In a food processor, combine the chipotle chili paste, 1/2 cup salsa, chili powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon and lime juice and vinegar.
  10. Slowly add the oil, processing until emulsified.
  11. (This will make about 3 cups vinaigrette; store excess in covered jar in refrigerator. This will keep almost indefinately.) Pour 1-1/2 cups dressing over the salad, stirrring well.
  12. Cover and chill 3-4 hours before serving.
  13. Note: To make the chili paste, process a 7.
  14. 5 ounce can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in a food processor or blender.
  15. (The peppers can be found in Mexican markets or at some supermarkets).
  16. Transfer to a jar, cover and store in refrigerator.
  17. (I just throw the chipotle chilis in the blender with the rest of the vinaigrette ingredients).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 592.47 Kcal (2481 kJ)
Calories from fat 399.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.41g 68%
Sodium 469.18mg 20%
Potassium 891.23mg 19%
Total Carbs 38.92g 13%
Sugars 5.18g 21%
Dietary Fiber 9.76g 39%
Protein 11.05g 22%
Vitamin C 24.2mg 40%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 12.6mg 70%
Calcium 97.4mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 301.89 Kcal (1264 kJ)
Calories from fat 203.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.63g 68%
Sodium 239.07mg 20%
Potassium 454.12mg 19%
Total Carbs 19.83g 13%
Sugars 2.64g 21%
Dietary Fiber 4.97g 39%
Protein 5.63g 22%
Vitamin C 12.4mg 40%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 16%
Iron 6.4mg 70%
Calcium 49.6mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.8
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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