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Cold Pinto Bean Salad

An easy pinto bean salad recipe made with canned pinto beans, vegetables, bacon, and mayo in 20 minutes. It is refreshing and so delish! Serve as a side for barbecue, grilled meats, and as a filling for sandwiches.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 306 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 can BUSH's Cocina Latina Frijoles a la Mexicana (or any canned pinto beans of choice that are well seasoned) (15.5 oz) drained
  • ½ cup canned corn kernels drained
  • ½ large carrot peeled and finely shredded
  • ¼ large red onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium green apple peeled, cored and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice divided
  • 2-3 tablespoons golden raisins
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
  • ⅓ cup chopped cooked smoked bacon
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ⅓ cup PLAIN yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • shoestring potatoes to garnish top of the salad optional

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, mix together drained beans, corn, shredded carrots, chopped onions, chopped apple drizzled with 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice, raisins, cilantro or parsley, and the cooked bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the yogurt, mayo, olive oil and the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice, stirring well. Add to the bean mixture and stir to combine. Place in serving glasses or bowls, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Right before serving, sprinkle a bit of shoestring potatoes on top and enjoy!

Notes

  • STORAGE: Store in an airtight container the refrigerator for up 2 days. Do not freeze! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 306kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 507mg (21%) Potassium 525mg (15%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 1332IU (27%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306

% Daily Value*

Calories 306kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 507mg 21%
Potassium 525mg 11%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 1332IU 27%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.