Mexican Three Bean Salad
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Mexican Three Bean Salad
Description
The Mexican Three Bean Salad features three types of canned beans—black, kidney, and cannellini—combined with sweet corn and diced green and red bell peppers, along with chopped red onion and fresh cilantro. The salad base is coated in a tangy and slightly sweet dressing composed of olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lime and lemon juices, sugar, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and fresh black pepper.
This dressing adds a balance of acidity, citrus brightness, and warmth from the cumin and chili powder to the creamy beans and crisp vegetables. Allowing the salad to chill for several hours helps the beans and vegetables absorb the flavors, making the salad a well-rounded, colorful, and refreshing dish.
Diced avocado is an optional addition served right before eating to contribute a creamy texture that complements the sharp, tangy dressing. This salad works well as a side dish or a light vegetarian lunch option.
Ingredients
- 1 black bean drained and rinsed, 15 oz can
- 1 Kidney Beans 15 oz can, drained and rinsed
- 1 cannellini beans 15 oz can, drained and rinsed
- 1 corn 15 oz can, drained
- 1/2 green bell pepper chopped, large
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped, large
- 1 cup red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 Tablespoon salt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- black pepper to taste, fresh ground
- avocado diced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, salt, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over beans and veggies, and mix well. Chill for at least 3-4 hours before serving. Add in diced avocado, if desired right before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 445mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 17.3mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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