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A large white serving bowl bowl filled with Mexican three bean salad. To the side is a bowl of tortilla chips, a halved lime, three slices of jalapeno and a small bowl of the salad
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Mexican Three Bean Salad

Easy Summer Side Dish with veggies and a hint of lime flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizers, Salad, Side Dish
Keyword: 3 bean salad
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 medium limes juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) can no salt added kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can no salt added black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can no salt added cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 red onion diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper diced
  • 1 small jalapeno seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup canned corn drained

Instructions

  • In a large bowl or measuring cup whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, sugar, and ground black pepper until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, gently toss the beans together to mix. Two spoons work well for this. Toss gently because the cannellini beans in particular are soft and break easily.
  • Add the red onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, chopped jalapeno, and corn to the bowl. Then, use two spoons to gently toss.
  • Pour the olive oil mixture over the salad. Gently toss to coat all of the beans and vegetables. Cover with plastic and place into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. The longer it marinates the better it will taste.
  • Serve the salad chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Nutrition

Serving: 238g | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9.2g | Fat: 5.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2.9g | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2.7mg