Fiesta Bean Salad Recipe
Make Fiesta Bean Salad Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Drain and Rinse Beans
Open the cans of black beans, kidney beans, and corn. Pour them into a colander and rinse under cold water to remove excess sodium. Allow them to drain well.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
While the beans are draining, chop the bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro. Ensure that the pieces are small and uniform for even mixing.
- 3
Combine Salad Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained black beans, kidney beans, corn, chopped bell pepper, chopped red onion, chopped cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro. Mix gently to combine.
Dressing Preparation
- 4
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce (if using) until well blended.
- 5
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the bean salad mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing evenly.
Serving
- 6
Chill and Serve
For best flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal.