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Mexican Bean Salad Recipe
Mexican bean salad combines beans with corn, bell peppers, and red onion for colorful, spicy, and refreshing results that showcase vibrant vegetable combinations perfectly. This satisfying preparation demonstrates how simple ingredients can create complex flavors while the colorful presentation ensures visual appeal that makes this perfect for entertaining. The spicy and refreshing qualities provide perfect balance while the diverse vegetables create interesting textures and nutritional variety.
This Mexican bean salad with corn, bell peppers, and red onion is colorful, spicy, and refreshing.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 red onion, diced
½ cup olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Combine beans, bell peppers, corn, and red onion in a large bowl.
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Whisk olive oil, vinegar, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt, cumin, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Season with chili powder and hot sauce.
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Pour dressing over bean mixture and toss well. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Serve cold.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 334 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 42g | Carbs |
| 11g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 334 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
| Sodium 1159mg | 50% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 11g | 38% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin C 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium 87mg | 7% |
| Iron 4mg | 23% |
| Potassium 438mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
