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15 Minute Mexican Bean Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

This vibrant and flavorful Mexican Bean Salad is a quick and easy side dish or light meal, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or any occasion. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s a healthy and satisfying salad that comes together in just 15 minutes.


Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 15 oz can low sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz can low sodium red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz can low sodium navy, cannellini, great Northern beans, or black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
  • 1 large bell pepper (any color), chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

For the Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 large garlic clove, grated
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Frank’s RedHot sauce (more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, add olive oil, lime juice, garlic, sugar, cumin, hot sauce, chili powder, and salt. Whisk well and set aside.
  2. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add beans, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, cilantro, and red onion.
  3. Dress and Mix: Whisk the dressing again, pour over the salad, and gently mix with a large spoon until well combined.
  4. Serve: Serve cold. For best flavor, let the salad sit in the fridge for 15-30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Make Ahead: Refrigerate salad without the dressing for up to 24 hours, and then add dressing before serving. Dressing can be refrigerated separately; before mixing, place the jar in a bowl with hot water for a few minutes to melt the olive oil.
  • Bell Pepper Color: Any color bell pepper works. Green bell pepper adds a less sweet taste.
  • Why Add Sugar? Sugar rounds out the dressing’s flavor. Avoid using maple syrup or honey.
  • Any Beans Work: Use a combination of your favorite beans. Variety is key.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.25 cups
  • Calories: 240 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 353 mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 8g