Cuban Bean Salad
Bright, refreshing, and brimming with bold flavors, this Cuban Bean Salad is a quick and healthy dish that celebrates the vibrant tastes of the Caribbean. Packed with protein-rich black beans and red kidney beans, crunchy bell peppers, and zesty red onion, this salad is as eye-catching as it is delicious. A lime-infused dressing with hints of cumin and smoked paprika ties every bite together with a smoky and citrusy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a light, guilt-free lunch. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile side dish or vegetarian main course that's full of flavor and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Red kidney beans
- 1 Green bell pepper
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 tsp (freshly ground) Black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the black beans and red kidney beans thoroughly under cold water. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, even pieces. Add them to the bowl with the beans.
Chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.
Cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Cuban Bean Salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.4 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 38576 mg | 1677% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2021.9 g | 735% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 640.9 g | 2289% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.2 g | ||
| Protein | 635.7 g | 1271% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6617 mg | 509% | |
| Iron | 186.8 mg | 1038% | |
| Potassium | 20107 mg | 428% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
