Description
A vibrant and colorful bean salad packed with protein and flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the Veggies and Beans: In a large bowl, toss together the red kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas, corn, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mix. Toss everything together gently.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for an hour to meld flavors.
Notes
Let the salad chill for enhanced flavor. Add extra ingredients like avocado or jalapeños for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg