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Black Bean Avocado Salad

I’ve been loving this salad all summer.  So easy…so healthy (no oil whatsoever)…and so tasty!  Who says Mexican-style food has to be heavy and fattening?  It’s a great dinner side dish…but you can also whip it up for lunch in just a few minutes.  Just combine the ingredients below.  (fyi, After I cut up the avocado, I mix it up with a little extra lime juice, so that all of it is coated, to prevent it from turning brown.) 1 can black beans (reduced sodium), drained and rinsed 1 can corn, 1 cup frozen corn, or fresh cooked corn cut from 2 …

Grilled Southwestern Pasta Salad

I love this summer dinner.  Grilled fresh veggies combined with lime and cumin give it a ton of flavor–no sugary or fattening sauce necessary.  Use whole grain pasta and a lean cut of beef to keep it healthy. serves 4; 40 min total From Woman’s Day   8 oz multigrain or whole-wheat penne 8 oz lean boneless sirloin steak 1/2 tsp each ground cumin, salt and pepper 3 medium poblano chili peppers, halved and seeded (optional) 1 ear fresh corn, husked 1 medium sweet onion, sliced 1/2 in. thick Nonstick spray 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into bite-size chunks 1tbs olive …