Description
Delight in this vibrant bean salad, bursting with fresh flavors and colorful ingredients, perfect for summer picnics or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- Canned mixed beans (kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas)
- Fresh bell peppers (red or yellow)
- Red onion
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and drain canned mixed beans under cold water.
- Dice bell peppers and finely chop red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine rinsed beans with chopped vegetables.
- Drizzle olive oil and freshly squeezed lime juice over the salad. Season with salt and pepper, then gently toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding avocado for creaminess or jalapeños for heat. Substitute cilantro with parsley if desired for a different flavor profile. This dish can be made a day ahead; the flavors improve after marinating overnight.