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Citrus cilantro bean salad

• Posted October 20, 2008 1:42 AM
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Tired of lettuce, croutons and ranch dressing, I went in search of a new side that would replace the same ol' same ol' dinner side salad.

I did have a few criteria: 1. it had to taste good and also go well with just about anything coming off the grill, 2. it had to be healthy (preferably high in protein, too), and 3. it had to be easy to assemble (preferably doable well in advance of dinnertime and able to sit waiting in the fridge). And so I give you: citrus cilantro bean salad. It meets my scrupulous conditions and has a nice twist--the recipes calls for radishes. How often does this come along? This flavorful salad is so good, you may be tempted to eat it as an entrée. Just be mindful about beans being the "magical fruit" and all.

Ingredients:

1, 15-ounce can black beans, drained

1, 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained

1, 10-ounce can mandarin oranges, with juice

1/3 C. fresh cilantro, chopped

1 tsp. chili powder

handful red radishes, diced

1 avocado, peeled and chopped

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, lightly stirring until mixed well. Chill before serving.