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Seafood With Black Beans And Yogurt-Cilantro Sauce

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A refreshing and light salad featuring frozen corn, black beans, and imitation crabmeat tossed in a zesty lime vinaigrette. Served alongside a creamy yogurt-cilantro sauce for dipping, this dish is perfect for a warm day or as a light lunch. The combination of sweet corn, savory beans, and tangy dressing creates a balanced and satisfying meal.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 193
Description
A refreshing and light salad featuring frozen corn, black beans, and imitation crabmeat tossed in a zesty lime vinaigrette. Served alongside a creamy yogurt-cilantro sauce for dipping, this dish is perfect for a warm day or as a light lunch. The combination of sweet corn, savory beans, and tangy dressing creates a balanced and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
  • frozen corn
  • black beans, rinsed and drained well
  • chopped fresh red bell pepper
  • chopped green chilies, drained
  • minced cilantro
  • minced
  • lobster-flavored imitation crabmeat, shredded
  • garlic, minced
  • ground cumin
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • white wine vinegar
  • fresh lime juice
  • water
  • olive oil
  • plain nonfat yogurt
  • minced cilantro
  • sugar
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper (up to 1/4 teaspoon)
Directions
  1. 1
    Place corn in a strainer and run cold water over it to thaw; drain well.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, mix corn, beans, red bell pepper, green chilies, cilantro, green onions, and imitation crabmeat.
  3. 3
    On a cutting board, mash garlic, cumin, and black pepper to a paste.
  4. 4
    Place the paste in a small bowl and whisk in vinegar, lime juice, and water.
  5. 5
    Gradually whisk in the olive oil.
  6. 6
    Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
  7. 7
    For the Yogurt-Cilantro Sauce: Stir together yogurt, cilantro, sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
  8. 8
    Serve the salad at room temperature in bowls or in lettuce cups, with the yogurt-cilantro sauce passed separately.
  9. 9
    If chilling the salad, taste and adjust seasonings before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 193kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.6g6%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 343mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 29.4g10%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g40%
Sugars 3.5g
Protein 12.1g25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: corn, black beans, imitation crab, yogurt sauce, cilantro, salad, lime, vinegar, gluten free, light, seafood alternative, chilled
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