Lunch: Southwestern Avocado and Black Bean Salad

A fresh and tasty Southwestern salad

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Romaine Lettuce, Avocados

Health and fertility benefits of Southwestern Avocado and Black Bean Salad

Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. Avocados are anti-inflammatory in nature, as they contain omega-3 fatty acids which have been proven to reduce inflammation within the body. Those seeking to sop up more oil-based nutrients will want eat avocado, as they help with their absorption. Vitamins A, D, E, and K all fall into this category, and with each also playing a role in reducing inflammation, ensuring that they get absorbed into your body efficiently will aid you in repairing the damage done by the excess insulin that flows through your veins.

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 or 3 dashes hot sauce
4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
2 avocados, peeled and diced
2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained
2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup (3 oz) pepper Jack cheese, grated
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the cilantro, oil, lime juice and hot sauce.
In a large serving bowl, add the lettuce, avocado, corn, beans, tomatoes and cheese. Add the dressing and toss well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

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