Description
Chili Lime Bean Salad is a zesty, fresh, and satisfying dish with a mix of hearty beans tossed in a bright chili-lime dressing. It’s perfect as a side, light meal, or make-ahead salad for busy days.
Ingredients
- Canned beans (black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, or a mix), drained and rinsed
- Red bell pepper, diced
- Red onion, finely chopped
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Olive oil
- Fresh lime juice
- Lime zest
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Optional: corn kernels
- Optional: jalapeño, finely diced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained beans, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and optional add-ins like corn or jalapeño.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Let the salad rest 10–15 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.
Notes
- Add diced avocado or cherry tomatoes for creaminess and extra freshness.
- Mix in quinoa to make the salad more filling.
- Add crumbled feta or cotija for a salty contrast.
- Adjust chili powder or jalapeño to control the heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: undefined
