Mexican Bean Salad

Submitted by SarahG.

"from Eat Better America"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 (11 ounce) can sweet whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 1⁄2 cups grape tomatoes, each cut in half
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper (1 medium)
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (1 medium)
• 1⁄2 cup sliced green onion (8 medium)
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. In large bowl, mix salad ingredients.
2. In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until blended.
3. Pour dressing over salad; toss to mix.
4. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to blend flavors.

Reviews

[christinaleans]

Very fresh, healthy recipe, perfect for summer picnics or potlucks. Made more dressing than was called for. Next time will add a tad more vinegar and maybe some parmesan to round it out a little more. Will definitely make again, thanks so much!

 

[lecole54]

On a hot summer day in Eastern Maine, where hardly anyone has air-conditioning because it just doesn't stay hot that long, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven! This was the perfect solution: hearty and filling, with plenty of crunch provided by the peppers to go along with the creaminess of the beans. We sprinkled a little grated sharp cheddar cheese over the the top of each serving, just to add a little something (maybe next time pepper jack!). Addendum (substitution option): the second time I made this, I used one 19 ounce can of black beans (instead of 2 15 ounce cans) and added 1/2 pound of ham cut into small cubes. I also upped the dressing a little (4 tablespoons rather than 3, etc.). Great stuff!