Prep Time: 08 Hours

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4-5 Servings

This is yet another all-time favourite recipe, in which whole foods compliment raw veggies to create a Mexican style culinary delight. Tossed in tangy lemon-Date Syrup dressing, it can be served as a full meal as well!

Ingredients

• Black beans (Or Red beans, Rajma) : 2 cups cooked
• Avocados: 2-3 (chopped)
• Fresh corn: 2 cups (Boiled)
• Cherry tomatoes: 2 cups (halved)
• Red onion: 1/2 cup (diced)
• Cilantro: 1/3 cup (roughly chopped)
• Red or green chilly: 1-2 per taste (chopped)

For the dressing:

• Lemon juice: 1/3 cup (more if desired)
• Date Syrup: 1- 2 tsp
• Garlic powder: 1/2 tsp (or fresh cloves finely chopped)
• Red chili powder: 1/4 tsp (optional)
• Rock salt: as per taste
• Ground pepper: as per taste
• Cold pressed extra virgin olive oil: 2-3 tbsp (per taste, optional)

Method

• Place all the veggies and rajma in a large bowl (except the avocado) and toss to combine.
• In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, olive oil, Date Syrup, coriander, chili powder, garlic powder, ground pepper and salt.
• Pour dressing over veggies and toss to combine. Now add avocado and toss gently so they don't mash together.
• Taste for salt and pepper, add as needed.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Wellcure Tips:

• Avocados that are just-ripe work the best.
• The filling rajma (beans) make this a wholesome dish for evening dinner.

Eating guide:

• Food group: Vegetables and legumes
• Veggies, are loaded with enzymes and high water content. They aid in digestion and act as daily dose of vitamins and minerals.
• Rajma is your legume category. This is whole foods and great addition for much needed protein and fiber.

Image credit for title pic: www.archanaskitchen.com

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