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Bean salad with corn, red onion, bell peppers and cilantro.

Fabulous 4 Bean Fiesta Salad

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 48kcal
Author: Connie 🥕
Fabulous 4 Bean Fiesta Salad 🌱 A festive, flavorful and colorful combo of delicious beans, peppers, red onion, corn and cilantro in a light & zesty citrus dressing. Perfect for potlucks, patio parties, picnics & outdoor entertaining! GF. Oil-free option.
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Equipment

Ingredients

Salad

  • 4 15 oz canned beans kidney, pinto, black and garbanzo beans (chickpeas). Drained and rinsed in water.
  • 2 medium bell peppers red, orange or yellow, seeded & diced.
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen.
  • ½ medium red onion finely diced
  • 3 tablespoon cilantro fresh - chopped or torn into pieces.

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon lime juice fresh - approx one lime
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

Dressing

  • In a jam jar, salad dressing shaker, cruet or small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice, minced garlic, maple syrup, cumin, salt, pepper and chili powder. Adjust seasonings to taste if needed.

Salad

  • Combine drained and rinsed beans, diced peppers, onion and corn in a large bowl. Set cilantro aside until ready to serve.
  • Pour dressing over beans & veggies and toss to thoroughly combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Toss again, adding fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

🥕Add-in options
  • Chopped tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
  • Black olives
  • Green onions
  • Jalapeños - seeded & diced
  • Avocado - add right before serving
🥕Oil-free option - If you prefer to make the dressing without oil, simply omit the oil.
🥕Storage - This salad will last up to 3 days refrigerated in an airtight container (if you don't gobble it up sooner!). I think it is at its best within the first 24 hours when the veggies are crispest and brightest in color.

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 663IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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