Fiesta Caliente Bean Salad

Add a bold kick to your table with Fiesta Caliente Bean Salad, a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s as easy to make as it is to devour! Bursting with protein-rich black beans and kidney beans, sweet corn kernels, and a rainbow of crunchy bell peppers, this no-cook salad delivers a perfect balance of color and texture. The zesty dressing, infused with fresh lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, and a hint of chili powder, creates a smoky-citrus blend that ties all the fresh ingredients together. A touch of jalapeño adds a fiery flair, making it ideal for spice lovers! Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect as a refreshing side dish, chip dip, or light meal, and it only gets better as the flavors mingle in the fridge. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or meal prepping for the week, Fiesta Caliente Bean Salad is your go-to crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces), rinsed and drained black beans
• 1 can (15 ounces), rinsed and drained kidney beans
• 1 can (15 ounces), drained corn kernels
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 0.5 medium, finely chopped red onion
• 1 small, seeds removed and finely chopped jalapeño pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped cilantro
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, kidney beans, and corn kernels.

Step 2

Add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and jalapeño pepper to the bowl.

Step 3

Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the mixed vegetables.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture, then gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a side dish, dip, or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1765.4 grams (1765.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1458

Total Fat 40.20g	52%
Saturated Fat 6.10g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3852mg	167%
Total Carbohydrate 248.70g	90%
Dietary Fiber 60.10g	215%
Total Sugars 50.00g
Protein 61.60g	123%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 541mg	42%
Iron 18mg	102%
Potassium 3369mg	72%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.6%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 62.1%