Tex Mex Marinated Bean Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, our Tex Mex Marinated Bean Salad is the perfect blend of nutrition and zest. Featuring a hearty trio of black, pinto, and kidney beans paired with sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, and aromatic cilantro, this dish delivers a satisfying crunch and a pop of freshness in every bite. A tangy, smoky dressing of lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and spices like cumin and smoked paprika infuses the salad with a signature Tex-Mex flair. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this versatile salad can be served chilled as a refreshing side dish, a hearty dip for tortilla chips, or even a light main course. Ideal for potlucks, picnics, or meal prep, this vibrant recipe is as wholesome as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, canned
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, canned
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, canned
- 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, canned
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 medium lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, and sweet corn. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper and green bell pepper into small, uniform pieces. Add them to the mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and cilantro. Add these to the bowl as well.
If using, finely dice the jalapeño, removing seeds for less heat if preferred, and stir it into the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the salad and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, marinate for 2-3 hours.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust seasoning with additional salt, lime juice, or spices if needed.
Serve chilled as a side dish, dip with tortilla chips, or enjoy as a light main meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1537 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.9 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4912 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.5 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.8 g | 214% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.2 g | ||
| Protein | 57.5 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 430 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 21.2 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 3675 mg | 78% | |
*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.
