Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe CaféFiesta Bean Salad Recipe

Fiesta Bean Salad Recipe

Inspired by The Café
Time45m
Serves6

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

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 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. 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. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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

  1. 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.

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