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Black Bean and Avocado Salsa

Just made this for dinner along with a very simple Teriyaki Tuna that I threw on the Foreman Grill (actually my husband did the "grilling... what is it with guys and the grill?).

This is definitely one of my go-to side dishes. 

I usually make it in the summer, but I just so happened to have all of the ingredients on hand and I thought it would be great with the Tuna. (Besides, I do live in Southern California... a place where it's never exactly cold outside).

I also like to make this salsa when I'm having friends over and serve it with some baked chips and maybe some margaritas (who said that?... oh, who am I kidding - you guys know they're my weakness).

Either way, it's a good recipe to keep in your back pocket!

Black Bean and Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

1.5 cups of black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small avocado, peeled and chopped
1 fat clove of garlic, minced
½ red onion, diced
1 red pepper, chopped
¼ of a jalapeno, diced
The juice of one lime
A couple tbsp of chopped cilantro
A pinch of salt

Directions

Combine everything in a bowl and enjoy!  Really, it’s that easy!

Serves 4.

Nutritional Analysis

Calories: 180; Total Fat: 7.2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 158mg; Carbohydrate: 24.8g; Dietary Fiber: 10.2g; Sugars; 3.2g; Protein: 7.3g

Other Recipe You May Enjoy:
Mango Cucumber Salsa w/ a Kiss of Rosemary
Simple Green Chili Sauce
Guacamole (video)
Rosemary and White Bean Dip (video)

Comments

Kristen :

This looks fantastic! I am definitely bookmarking this one for a future date!

posted on January 11, 2008 8:07 PM

Dani :

Kristen - It's really good....enjoy!

posted on January 12, 2008 5:26 AM

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