After a week of attempting to eat low-carb, I can safely say I LOVE CARBS. Okay, I know: big surprise. What I’ve actually learned is that it is possible – and not as difficult as I first thought – to eat well without carbs. Not that I’ve done it perfectly. But I’m making some changes. And realizing that substituting cheese for carbs is not the best idea I’ve ever had.
One of the low-carb meals I fixed was supposed to be a southwest chicken salad. But I used our leftover grilled chicken for a Plan B meal the night before, so instead, I fixed a southwest . . . salad. Lettuce, pepper jack cheese and a simple black bean salsa.
Simple Black Bean Salsa
1 can black beans, rinsed
1 can corn, rinsed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
lime juice
sea salt
After I mixed up the salsa (and enjoyed it a LOT on my salad), I started thinking about how that tasty mixture can be used for so many dishes. There’s just something about the combination of flavors and textures, especially if you let it sit together for a while in the fridge! Black bean salsa can be used in:
Southwest Corn Dip
Fiesta Chicken Enchiladas
Black Bean Salsa Quesadillas
How else would you use black bean, corn and red pepper salsa?
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I like this pretty combination. Love anything with Mexican flavors. Stopping by from SITS.
I’m doing low carb right now, so this recipe looks very good to me. Thanks for the idea, and I’ll have to make it sometime! I love anything with black beans, so I’m sure I’ll love it.
Another similar and really yummy recipe is to mix the following: black beans, corn, green onion, cilantro, grape tomatoes (halved), balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. It’s delicious with lime tortilla chips.
Mmmm…sounds so good, especially with the chips!
This looks delicious. But how is it low-carb? It’s all beans anc corn?
It’s not no-carb, but it helped me eat a meal without any bread, pasta or potatoes – and for me, that’s about as low-carb as it gets!
One of my favorite combinations! I use this type of salsa over chicken…or mixed in with brown rice and topped with chicken that has been simmered in tomato based salsa (Pace Thick and Chunky Salsa is my favorite). It’s a quick and healthy meal…
Yum! Sounds good!
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