Spicy Bean Salad Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🥗 Servings: 10
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of Mexico with this zesty Spicy Bean Salad recipe. It’s quick, easy, and bursting with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a refreshing side dish or a light meal on its own, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!
Ingredients:
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can chickpeas
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn
For the Dressing:
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions:
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Prepare the Salad Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl (preferably not metal to prevent any interaction with acidic ingredients), combine the red kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas, diced celery, chopped red onion, diced tomatoes, and frozen corn.
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Make the Dressing:
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the salsa, olive oil, canola oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and ground cumin until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
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Combine and Toss:
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until the beans and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
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Chill and Serve:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the Spicy Bean Salad for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. This step is crucial for enhancing the taste of the salad.
- Once chilled, give the salad a final toss before serving to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 228.4
- Fat: 6.6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 264.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 34.6g
- Fiber: 9.3g
- Sugar: 1.8g
- Protein: 10g
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to customize this Spicy Bean Salad recipe according to your taste preferences. You can add additional vegetables like bell peppers, cucumbers, or avocados for extra crunch and flavor.
- For a spicier kick, adjust the amount of chili powder or add some chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the dressing.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just make sure to give it a good stir before serving as the flavors may intensify over time.
- Serve this refreshing salad as a side dish at your next barbecue, potluck, or alongside your favorite Mexican-inspired main dishes for a complete and satisfying meal. Enjoy! 🥗🌶️🥑
