Easy Summer Mexican Butter Bean Salad
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Easy Summer Mexican Butter Bean Salad is the perfect no-cook dish for warm weather gatherings or quick weeknight meals. Featuring creamy butter beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and crunchy red bell pepper, this salad is elevated with a zesty lime-cumin dressing and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly recipe can be customized with optional avocado for added richness. Whether served as a light side dish, a picnic staple, or a refreshing main course, this salad delivers a delightful balance of textures and bold, Mexican-inspired flavors. Perfect for summer entertaining and healthy meal prep, this butter bean salad is a true crowd-pleaser!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned butter beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup sweet corn (frozen or fresh, cooked)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
- 0.5 medium red onion (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 medium avocado (cubed, optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, add the drained and rinsed butter beans, halved cherry tomatoes, cooked sweet corn, chopped red bell pepper, diced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Optional: Add cubed avocado just before serving and gently fold it into the salad to avoid mashing.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld, or serve immediately for a fresh and zesty side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.7 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1707 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.7 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.6 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 3458 mg | 74% | |
*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.
