A Southern Grace: Cilantro-Lime Ranch Rainbow Salad

Cilantro-Lime Ranch Rainbow Salad

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Serves 8-12
Ingredients:
Dressing:

  • 2/3 cup Naturally Fresh Classic, Jalapeno, or Lite Ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2/3 cup packed cilantro, stems removed
Salad:
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1-1/2 cups corn, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup cherry or pear tomatoes, halved
  • 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 medium avocado, diced
Directions:
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by blending all of the ingredients together; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, tomatoes, pepper and seasonings.
Add the dressing and stir to combine.
Refrigerate for an hour or 2 to allow the flavors to develop.
When ready to eat, add in the diced avocado and serve chilled.

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