Baja Bean Salad Recipe
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Baja Bean Salad

By: CHRISTYJ 
"A simple and tasty south of the border bean salad!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Texatini
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup cucumber - peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • 1 (6 ounce) container guacamole
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • shredded lettuce
  • corn tortilla chips

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, toss together the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the guacamole, yogurt, and salt. If dressing seems thick, stir in a little milk. Stir into the bean mixture, and chill. Serve topped with the shredded lettuce and corn chips.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 271 | Total Fat: 10.2g | Cholesterol: 3mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by KRANEY   view full review
Was wonderful with fajitas! I made my salad with green onions, and used nonfat yogurt. Adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2003 by DENA.B   view full review
This is a yummy salad to serve with a main Mexican dish. Here's a tip so your salad doesn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna   view full review
I used "Easy Guacamole" and sour cream for the dressing and this recipe turned out very yummy....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2004 by MMSITTIG   view full review
I really enjoyed this recipe and it is quick and easy. I did not put shredded lettuce on top...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2006 by WALMY   view full review
Very nice, can be side salad or meal. Keep the Cilantro fresh.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2003 by CHEFJULIE1 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
THis was a delicious salad. The guacamole really pulls all the flavors together. It goes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2004 by Allison Cornwell   view full review
Very good and light tasting. I suggest leaving off the lettuce, or tossing it into the bean...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by NANCYLOUISEB   view full review
My family and I did not think this was a great recipe. Maybe the guacomale I used was kind of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2003 by Tim McCormack   view full review
GREAT! I went a little crazy and just about doubled the avocado/guacamole, and this turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by GEFOX3   view full review
filling, light and healthy -great

 

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