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Southwest Bean Salad

Southwest Bean Salad

A vibrant bean salad with black beans, corn, bell peppers, cilantro, and a zesty lime dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Black Beans cooked or canned
  • 1/2 cup Corn cooked or canned
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1/2 medium Cucumber diced
  • 1/4 small Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  • Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes

This salad can be served as a side dish or as a light meal on its own. Add avocado for extra creaminess!

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Bean Salad, Southwest, Vibrant
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