Mexican Squash and Bean Salad | What you eat

Mexican Squash and Bean Salad | What you eat

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A fresh and flavorful mix of tender squash, hearty beans, and zesty spices—this Mexican Squash and Bean Salad is a vibrant, healthy dish perfect for any meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups (375) diced (1/2 inch/1 cm pieces) fresh or frozen butternut squash thawed
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) water
  • 1 1/2 cups (375) canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup (250 mL) cooked or drained and rinsed canned unsalted black beans
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen corn kernels thawed
  • 2 small corn or whole wheat tortillas
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp (2 to 5 mL) grated lime zest
  • 1 1/2 tbsp (22 mL) freshly-squeezed lime juice divided
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Mozzarella
  • 8 cups (2 L) torn romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup (250 mL) cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

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