Avocado, Corn & Bean Salad

Name: Avocado, Corn &amp; Bean Salad Meal Idea
Total time: 00:10:00
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ears (about 1 1/4 cups of kernels) fresh corn; 1/3 cup Panera&reg; Balsamic Vinaigrette; 1 can low sodium dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can low sodium white beans, rinsed and drained; 1 avocado, diced; 1 tbsp. green onions,thinly sliced; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil, optional

Salads, Crowd Pleasers, American, Vegetarian, Calorie Conscious, Gluten Conscious, Sodium Conscious

10 minutes
6 servings

This colorful salad packs so much taste and texture, with fresh avocado, corn, and two types of beans, tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette.

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What You'll Need

Ingredients

2 ears (about 1 1/4 cups of kernels) fresh corn
1/3 cup Panera® Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 can low sodium dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can low sodium white beans, rinsed and drained
1 avocado, diced
1 tbsp. green onions,thinly sliced
1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil, optional

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories	230 cal
Total Fat	9 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	120 mg
Total Carb.	33 g
Dietary Fiber	9 g
Protein	9 g

Vegetarian | Panera at Home vegetarian products are free of meat sources, including meat, fish and shellfish. Dairy and egg products, and enzymes or rennet from animal sources are allowed.

Calorie Conscious | 500 calories or less per serving.

Gluten Conscious | The Panera at Home products used in this recipe are made without gluten-containing ingredients. Unless otherwise indicated, Panera at Home products are not manufactured in a gluten-free environment so there is a risk of cross-contamination. For other recipe ingredients, check the ingredients list to determine if they are made without gluten-containing ingredients.

Sodium Conscious | Under 700mg of sodium per serving.

Steps

In large pan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add corn and cook for 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In medium bowl, combine vinaigrette with beans, avocado, and green onions. Slice corn off the cob and add to bowl. Gently toss. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Or, Try This

For a delightful Southwest-inspired pairing, try alongside a bowl of our Chicken Tortilla Soup.
If fresh corn is unavailable, frozen corn is a good substitute.
For a special presentation, omit diced avocado and serve in avocado halves. Cut avocado in half and remove pit. Using a knife, cut grid pattern into each half (so it’s more easily eaten with salad). Spoon bean salad onto each half.
For a hearty, better-for-you entrée, serve over a bed of chopped greens and top with sliced, cooked chicken breast.
Microwave fresh corn in the husk. Trim ends, set in center of microwave and heat on high power for 2 minutes. Let rest a minute or two, then carefully peel. Husk and silk come right off.