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    Patty Wilbur is our favorite 'go to' expert when it comes to finding and
​cooking great recipes. She is an artist with her craft; creating fabulous healthy meals for her friends and family to enjoy. 
    Alongside her increasing interest and passion for cooking, Patty has also been expanding her knowledge, experience and expertise in healthier living.  She has become an evangelist for the power of food as medicine, encouraging all those around her to eat and enjoy whole, healthy foods. 
    
 Check out these summer salads. They are easy to make and very tasty!

Black Bean Salad

3/23/2022

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 ​This salad tastes great in a wrap or as a dip with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 ears fresh cooked corn, kernels cut off the cob (about 2 cups)
  • 2 red bell peppers, diced (about 2 cups)
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 2 tablespoons green onions
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon zest and 6 tablespoons juice from 5 to 6 limes
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 2 Hass avocados, chopped
Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients except for avocados in a large bowl and mix well. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes and up to over night. Right before serving, add avocados and fold gently, being careful not to mash avocados. Garnish with more chopped cilantro if desired. Serve at room temperature.​

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