Mexican Bean Salad

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This Mexican bean salad with corn, bell peppers, and red onion is colorful, spicy, and refreshing.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8

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

  1. Combine beans, bell peppers, corn, and red onion in a large bowl.

  2. 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.

  3. Pour dressing over bean mixture and toss well. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

334 Calories
15g Fat
42g Carbs
11g Protein
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.

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