Mexican Bean Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Mexican Bean Salad is the ultimate no-cook, healthy side dish that's ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring a trio of protein-packed beans—black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans—combined with sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, zesty red onion, and fresh cilantro, this dish is as colorful as it is nutritious. Tossed in a tangy lime dressing infused with cumin, chili powder, and a touch of honey, every bite delivers a perfect balance of smoky, citrusy, and slightly sweet flavors. Whether served chilled as a vibrant salad or scooped up with tortilla chips, this quick and simple recipe is a crowd-pleasing favorite for potlucks, barbecues, or as a refreshing addition to your weekly meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans
- 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 cup (chopped) cilantro
- 2 medium lime
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and corn kernels. Place them into a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion into small, bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl.
Chop the cilantro and add it to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing. Zest one lime and juice both limes to extract about 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice.
Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the lime juice. Whisk the dressing until fully combined.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss the salad thoroughly to evenly coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. You can refrigerate it for better flavor absorption.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a healthy side dish, or pair it with tortilla chips for a hearty snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.9 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 927 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.8 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 843 mg | 18% | |
*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.
