Black bean and edamame avocado salad

Edamame is a superstar legume! This salad punches up the fibre, protein and vitamin/mineral content of your diet.

110 cal Serves 6

Prep time 0h 10m

Cook time

Total time 0h 10m

Black bean and edamame avocado salad in a wooden bowl

Ingredients

1/2 - 15-oz (425 mL) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup (250 mL) fresh or thawed frozen shelled edamame
1 medium yellow squash, diced
1 medium celery stalk, thinly sliced
2 tbsp (25 mL) lime juice
1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
1/2 tsp (2 mL) chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 tsp (1 mL) coarsely ground black pepper
1 ripe medium avocado, peeled, seeded and chopped

Directions

Step 1

In medium bowl, combine black beans, edamame, squash, celery, lime juice, canola oil, rosemary and black pepper. Toss gently yet thoroughly until well coated.
Step 2

Just before serving, add avocado and toss gently. Serve.

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 portion)

Calories: 110
Protein: 4 g
Sodium: 80 mg
Potassium: 348 mg
Total fat: 7 g
Saturated fat: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Fibre: 4 g
Sugars: 1 g
Added sugars: 0 g

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