Fiesta Caliente Bean Salad
Add a bold kick to your table with Fiesta Caliente Bean Salad, a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s as easy to make as it is to devour! Bursting with protein-rich black beans and kidney beans, sweet corn kernels, and a rainbow of crunchy bell peppers, this no-cook salad delivers a perfect balance of color and texture. The zesty dressing, infused with fresh lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, and a hint of chili powder, creates a smoky-citrus blend that ties all the fresh ingredients together. A touch of jalapeño adds a fiery flair, making it ideal for spice lovers! Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect as a refreshing side dish, chip dip, or light meal, and it only gets better as the flavors mingle in the fridge. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or meal prepping for the week, Fiesta Caliente Bean Salad is your go-to crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces), rinsed and drained black beans
- 1 can (15 ounces), rinsed and drained kidney beans
- 1 can (15 ounces), drained corn kernels
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
- 0.5 medium, finely chopped red onion
- 1 small, seeds removed and finely chopped jalapeño pepper
- 0.25 cup, chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, kidney beans, and corn kernels.
Add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and jalapeño pepper to the bowl.
Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the mixed vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture, then gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Cover the bowl and let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Serve chilled as a side dish, dip, or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
177 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 435 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 394 mg | 8% | |
*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.
