Tex Mex Marinated Bean Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, our Tex Mex Marinated Bean Salad is the perfect blend of nutrition and zest. Featuring a hearty trio of black, pinto, and kidney beans paired with sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, and aromatic cilantro, this dish delivers a satisfying crunch and a pop of freshness in every bite. A tangy, smoky dressing of lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and spices like cumin and smoked paprika infuses the salad with a signature Tex-Mex flair. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this versatile salad can be served chilled as a refreshing side dish, a hearty dip for tortilla chips, or even a light main course. Ideal for potlucks, picnics, or meal prep, this vibrant recipe is as wholesome as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, canned
• 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, canned
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, canned
• 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, canned
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 medium lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, and sweet corn. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper and green bell pepper into small, uniform pieces. Add them to the mixing bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and cilantro. Add these to the bowl as well.

Step 4

If using, finely dice the jalapeño, removing seeds for less heat if preferred, and stir it into the salad.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Cover the salad and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, marinate for 2-3 hours.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve chilled as a side dish, dip with tortilla chips, or enjoy as a light main meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1655.1 grams (1655.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1537

Total Fat 62.90g	81%
Saturated Fat 9.70g	49%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4912mg	214%
Total Carbohydrate 200.50g	73%
Dietary Fiber 59.80g	214%
Total Sugars 39.20g
Protein 57.50g	115%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 431mg	33%
Iron 21mg	118%
Potassium 3675mg	78%

*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: 35.4%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 50.2%