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Fiesta Bean Salad

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This Fiesta Bean Salad is a vibrant, no-cook dish bursting with colorful beans, crisp veggies, and a zesty lime-cilantro dressing. It’s a healthy, flavorful side perfect for potlucks, light lunches, or meal prep.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: undefined
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn (or fresh/frozen), drained
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red onion or green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 jalapeño or mild chili, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tbsp lime juice (fresh)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine black beans, pinto beans, corn, diced peppers, onion, tomatoes, and jalapeño in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the bean-vegetable mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Stir in chopped cilantro and taste for seasoning—add more lime or salt if needed.
  5. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to sharpen the flavors, then serve or chill for later.

Notes

  • For creaminess, stir in diced avocado right before serving.
  • For extra richness, mix in crumbled queso fresco, feta, or Cotija cheese.
  • Add pickled red onion on top for tang and crunch.
  • For more heat, use serrano or habanero peppers instead of jalapeños.
  • For a hearty grain bowl, stir in cooked quinoa, farro, or couscous.

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