Southwestern Bean Salad 🥗
Description:
Looking to add some zing to your meal? This Southwestern Bean Salad is the perfect accompaniment to any Mexican or Southwestern-inspired feast. Bursting with flavors and textures, it’s not just a side dish—it can steal the show as a main course too, especially when you toss in some cooked meat and sprinkle it with shredded Cheddar cheese.
Recipe Category:
Black Beans
Keywords:
Beans, Vegetable, Southwestern U.S., Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Potluck, Spicy, Quick & Easy, No Cook, Refrigerator, < 15 Mins
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 208.6
- Fat: 6.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 393.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 30.7g
- Fiber: 8.3g
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Protein: 8.4g
Servings:
Makes 10 servings
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 can | Kidney beans |
| 1 can | Black beans |
| 1 can | Garbanzo beans |
| 2 | Celery ribs |
| 1 | Red onion |
| 1 | Tomato |
| 1 cup | Frozen corn |
| 3/4 cup | Thick & chunky salsa |
| 1/4 cup | Lime juice |
| 1/4 cup | Chili powder |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Ground cumin |
Instructions:
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Preparation: Start by gathering all your ingredients. Drain and rinse the kidney beans, black beans, and garbanzo beans. Chop the celery ribs, red onion, and tomato into bite-sized pieces.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the drained and rinsed beans, chopped celery, onion, tomato, and frozen corn.
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Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the thick & chunky salsa, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and ground cumin until well combined.
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Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the bean mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients.
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Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill.
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Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a final toss and transfer it to a serving dish. Garnish with some fresh cilantro or avocado slices if desired. Serve cold and enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Southwest!
Whether you’re serving this at a potluck, as a side dish, or as a standalone meal, this Southwestern Bean Salad is sure to impress with its robust flavors and healthy ingredients. It’s quick to prepare, requires no cooking, and can be made ahead of time, making it the perfect addition to your recipe collection. Give it a try and watch it become a favorite in your household!
