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Black Bean, Corn & Avocado Salad

Posted on July 18, 2021

Bean, corn and avocado salad in a large white platter

Black Bean, Corn and Avocado Salad

Take one can of black beans and dress it up with corn, tomatoes, and creamy avocado. The lime juice vinaigrette and cilantro give this vibrant salad a fantastic fresh flavour.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Course Salad

Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

Salad

1 can (19oz/540mL) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn (fresh, canned or frozen thawed)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
1/2 small red onion, diced
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped Add more cilantro if you like!

Dressing

1/3 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Gently toss salad ingredients ina large serving bowl.
Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the bean salad and toss to coat.

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Recipe of the Month – Curry Coconut Shrimp

Posted on May 17, 2016

Coconut shrimp recipe - 2

This has become one of my go-to dinners when I’m pressed for time. I always have all of the ingredients on hand, including frozen shrimp which I defrost quickly under cold running water as I’m chopping the onion. Thanks to AllRecipes.com for this wonderful recipe!

Ingredients
1 tsp canola oil
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup minced red bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 T cornstarch
1 T water
2 T chopped fresh cilantro

Directions
1. Heat oil in a large, nonstick pan over medium heat. Sauté onion, red pepper and garlic until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
2. Season with cumin, coriander and curry powder. Cook for 1 more minute. Stir in coconut milk, sugar and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 2 minutes.
3. Sir in shrimp, and increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir until shrimp is cooked through, about 4 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 1 T water. Stir into shrimp mixture and cook until sauce has thickened. Stir in cilantro and remove from heat.
5. Serve with your favourite grain.