ᏎᎷ (she-lu) corn, ᏚᏯ (tu-ya) beans, and ᏩᎩᎦ (wa-gi-ga) squash are the three main ingredients that make up this version of Three Sisters salad. This low-sodium recipe also provides calcium, potassium, protein, iron and fiber. Three Sisters Salad is a perfect crowd-pleasing side dish to bring to pot lucks, family get-togethers, weekend barbeques or a just a healthy lunch at home.
Yield
8 servings
Prep time
20 minutes
Ingredients
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar (white)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cans corn (drained)
2 cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup zucchini (chopped)
1 cup squash (yellow, chopped)
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1/2 cup bell peppers (green, chopped)
Steps
- In a small sauce pan, mix ¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup vinegar, 2Tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Heat until hot but NOT boiling. Remove from heat
- In a large bowl, mix 2 corn, beans, zucchini, squash, onion and green pepper
- Pour cooled dressing mixture over vegetables and toss. Chill in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
Meal Type
Dinner
Category
30 Minutes or Less
Food group
Vegetables, Protein
Season
Winter, Fall
