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Mixed Bean Salad
Mexican Bean Salad uses 3 types of beans and is quick, simple, and packed with protein, fiber, flavor, and texture! Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, picnics, etc.! – all you do is throw a few things together in a big bowl and let it sit for ten minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Marinate
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cans (15-ounce) cans of any kind of beans you like, drained, thoroughly rinsed, and drained again
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- ½ of a red onion, minced
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 handful of cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon apple cider or sherry vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the beans, bell pepper, onion, tomato, garlic, and cilantro together.
- Add the remaining ingredients, mix well, season to taste, and let sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
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Notes
- Adjust the amount of acidity: Either reduce the amount of lime juice added OR balance the acidity with a small amount of sweetener.
- Allow it to marinate: We’ve suggested at least 10 minutes of ‘resting’ time before enjoying the Mexican three bean salad. But, if you have the patience, 30 minutes is even better! This will allow all the flavors in the salad to meld for a better overall flavor.
- Top tip for low budgets: Dried beans are more inexpensive than canned and can be cooked in large batches and stored in the freezer.
- If adding avocado: Only add it when serving to avoid it browning within the salad as it sits.
Nutrition Information
Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
875mg
(36%)
Potassium
1070mg
(31%)
Fiber
19g
(76%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1269IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 875mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 1070mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 19g | 76% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1269IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.