Description
A vibrant and flavorful Mexican Bean Salad with black beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for gatherings or casual lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, and green)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: diced avocado or cheese
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the beans thoroughly.
- Chop the bell peppers and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans, chopped veggies, and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve with tortilla chips or as a side dish.
Notes
This salad is versatile; feel free to add seasonal vegetables or substitute black beans for chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, Mexican, bean salad, healthy, quick recipe