Description
Southwest Dense Bean Salad is a colorful, protein-packed dish that combines black beans, pinto beans, fresh vegetables, and zesty lime juice. This vibrant salad is perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. With its crisp bell peppers and creamy avocado, it serves as a refreshing side or a satisfying main course that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fresh corn, off the cob or canned
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 ripe avocado, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse and drain black beans and pinto beans.
- Chop tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, and avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, pinto beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, and cilantro. Toss gently.
- Squeeze lime juice over the salad and stir until well coated.
- Fold in avocado just before serving to maintain its texture.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg