Black Bean Fiesta Jar Salad



This Black Bean Fiesta Jar Salad is a colorful and flavorful meal prep option that's perfect for lunch or a quick dinner. Layers of black beans, corn, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing come together for a delicious and nutritious salad. Shake it up, and you're ready to enjoy a fiesta in a jar!

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup black beans, cooked and drained
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup tortilla strips or chips
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: avocado slices for topping

Instructions:

In a clean and dry mason jar, start by layering the ingredients in the following order: Start with salsa at the bottom of the jar

Add black beans on top of the salsa

Layer corn kernels over the black beans

Sprinkle diced red bell pepper and green bell pepper

Add cherry tomatoes

Next, add diced red onion and fresh cilantro

Top with shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla strips

In a small container, combine lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper

Seal the container and shake to make the dressing

Pour the dressing over the salad in the jar

Optionally, add avocado slices on top of the salad

Seal the mason jar and refrigerate until ready to eat

When ready to enjoy, shake the jar to mix the ingredients and pour the salad into a bowl

Toss well before eating


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