{"id":5754,"date":"2015-05-05T23:11:51","date_gmt":"2015-05-06T03:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.straightupfood.com\/blog\/?p=5754"},"modified":"2021-01-12T14:21:12","modified_gmt":"2021-01-12T22:21:12","slug":"black-bean-yam-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.straightupfood.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/05\/black-bean-yam-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Bean & Yam Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Black beans, yams, and quinoa come together beautifully in this filling and colorful salad. Onion, bell pepper, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and Mexican seasoning team up to provide the lively flavors. A crowd-pleasing dish, perfect for parties and potlucks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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