Wellness Wednesday: Nutritious Tailgate Food
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Football season is here, and so is tailgate food!
You don’t have to skip your game-day favorites to make your plate a little more nutritious. Marshall Health Network - St. Mary's Medical Center Registered Dietitian Sydney Adams is sharing simple swaps to add more protein, fiber, fruits and veggies while keeping all the flavor.
Check out this Black Bean Salad for a fresh and flavorful addition to your next tailgate!
- 7.25 oz canned Dark Red Kidney beans strained
- 7.25 oz canned Black Beans strained
- 1/2 cup canned or frozen (dethawed) corn
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 chopped English cucumber
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1-2 teaspoon each salt, pepper, parsley and garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/8 cup red wine vinegar
Mix all ingredients in a dish with a lid. Let sit in refrigerator at least 1 hour. Serve with chips, crackers, as a side, on top of a salad or by itself.
Per serving: 266 calories | 28g carbohydrates | 35g fiber | 30g protein
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