Description
Colorful and hearty bean salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that dazzles the palate. This refreshing salad combines a delightful mix of black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas with crisp bell peppers and juicy cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, it’s not just tasty but also highly customizable to fit your preferences. Whip this up in minutes for an impressive side dish that will brighten any table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the canned beans under cold water in a colander; drain well.
- Dice the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed beans with the chopped vegetables.
- In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture; toss gently until everything is coated.
- Serve immediately or allow flavors to meld for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg