Vibrant Mexican Bean Salad with Citrus Dressing

Recipe Collection: Salads

Vibrant Mexican Bean Salad with Citrus Dressing elevates your meal with a vegetarian dish bursting with fresh flavors and colorful ingredients. This salad features a delightful mix of black, kidney, and cannellini beans, complemented by crunchy bell peppers and sweet corn, all drizzled with a tangy citrus dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish, it’s a nutritious option that caters to various dietary preferences without any common allergens.

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Overview

This vibrant and refreshing Mexican Bean Salad combines a medley of beans, colorful bell peppers, and sweet corn, all tossed in a zesty citrus dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a side dish, this salad is both nutritious and delicious, offering a burst of flavors with every bite.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

Mexican

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 75 minutes

Ingredients

• 15 Ounces (oz) black beans, drained
• 15 Ounces (oz) kidney beans, drained
• 15 Ounces (oz) cannellini beans, drained
• 1 Whole green bell pepper, minced
• 1 Whole red bell pepper, minced
• 10 Ounces (oz) frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1 Whole red onion, minced
• 0.5 Cups (cup) olive oil
• 0.5 Cups (cup) red wine vinegar
• 0.25 Cups (cup) fresh cilantro, torn
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) fresh lime juice
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) lemon juice
• 1 Clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) white sugar, to taste
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) ground cumin
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) ground black pepper
• 1 Pinch chili powder, to taste
• 1 Pinch hot pepper sauce, to taste

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, kidney beans, cannellini beans, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, corn, and red onion.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt, cumin, and black pepper. Season with chili powder and hot sauce to taste.
4. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss well to combine.
5. Refrigerate the salad for about 1 hour until chilled.
6. Serve cold and enjoy the refreshing flavors of this zesty Mexican bean salad.

Enjoy your homemade Vibrant Mexican Bean Salad with Citrus Dressing!