Fire and Ice Bean Salad
Elevate your salad game with this zesty and refreshing Fire and Ice Bean Salad! Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this dish combines tender black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas with crisp bell peppers, red onion, and a hint of fresh cilantro. The magic lies in its tangy lime vinaigrette infused with honey, cumin, and a dash of chili powder, striking the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and spicy. A touch of jalapeño adds fiery heat, while the cooling beans and veggies provide a refreshing contrast—hence the "fire and ice" name. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook, protein-packed salad is perfect for a quick side dish, potluck, or light meal. Serve it chilled and watch it become a crowd favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can) canned black beans
- 15 oz (1 can) canned kidney beans
- 15 oz (1 can) canned chickpeas
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño pepper
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion into small, evenly sized pieces. Add them to the bowl with the beans.
Finely chop the cilantro leaves and the jalapeño pepper (remove seeds for less heat if desired), then add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Enjoy the balance of spicy heat and cooling freshness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.3 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8975 mg | 390% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 619.8 g | 225% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 209.8 g | 749% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.7 g | ||
| Protein | 216.3 g | 433% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1220 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 67.8 mg | 377% | |
| Potassium | 9837 mg | 209% | |
*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.
