Name: Mexican Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance the acidity)

AuthorJulia ForesekCategoryAppetizers & Starters, Mexican, Salads, Salads & Dressings, VegetarianDifficultyBeginner

Yields6 Servings

Prep Time15 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 15 mins

For the Salad:

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained

1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

1 green bell pepper, finely chopped

1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

1/2 red onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

For the Dressing:

1/3 cup olive oil

1/4 cup lime juice

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance the acidity)

Combine the Salad Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the black beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, corn, red onion, and cilantro.

Prepare the Dressing:
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Dress the Salad:
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.

Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. This salad tastes even better when made ahead, giving more time for the flavors to develop.

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