Knowing the menu will consist of white burger buns, chips, pasta salads and all sorts of stuff I'm trying to lay off of, I went in search of a low GI side dish recipe, and found this gem.
Black Bean and Avocado Salad
2 avocados (not quite fully ripe - easier to work with)
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 can corn (drained)
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
4-6 scallions (chopped)
2 Tbsp parsley
3 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Pit, peel and dice up the avocados, and put them in a bowl. Sprinkle with lime juice, stir gently to coat, and set aside.
In large bowl, combine corn, beans, bell pepper, scallions, parsley and garlic.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour dressing over veggie mixture. Gently fold in avocados, cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours (just until chilled).
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Glycemic Index: Low
Glycemic Load: 6
