The Eastern Cross/Fasting recipes/Black Bean and Corn Salad
Everyday · Salad
Black Bean and Corn Salad
Bright, filling salad with lime
Any fast dayPrep 15 minNo cookingServes 4
When to eat it. No oil, wine or fish, so it fits even the strict weekdays of Lent.
Ingredients
Method
- Combine the beans, corn, tomatoes, onion and jalapeño.
- Whisk the lime, cumin and salt.
- Toss with the dressing and cilantro.
- Rest 10 minutes. Eat it as it is, or with tortilla chips.
Tip. Avocado fits any fast day too, if you want to add one.
Fasting customs differ between churches and parishes. When in doubt, follow what your priest gives you. Not sure what today allows? Check the Orthodox calendar.
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