Corn, Black beans & Pepper Salad
Corn, Black Beans & Pepper Salad is a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, combining sweet corn and hearty black beans with colorful peppers. This salad is not only refreshing but also provides a good source of protein and essential nutrients.
This dish is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP.
👨🍳 Chef's Tip: To enhance flavors, consider adding a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro just before serving this salad in an institutional setting.
💡 Did you know? Black beans, a key ingredient in this salad, have been cultivated in the Americas for thousands of years and were a staple food for many Indigenous cultures.
🏙️ NYC Connection: In New York City, black beans and corn are frequently featured in Latin American cuisine, reflecting the city's rich cultural diversity and the popularity of dishes such as burritos and tacos in local eateries.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.