Mexican Bean Salad

This Mexican Bean Salad recipe is the perfect side dish to pair with your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes! It's full of black beans, corn, and tomatoes and tossed in a delicious red wine vinaigrette dressing. You can't go wrong with this flavorful Tex-Mex side dish.

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• ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
• 🔪 Ingredients
• 🍲 Equipment
• 🔪 Instructions
• 💭 Eileen's Tips for Success
• 📋 Frequently Asked Questions
• 📖 Variations
• ⭐ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
• 🥗 Serving Suggestions
• 🍽 Similar recipes
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

• This easy black bean salad recipe is full of fiber and nutrients from black beans and corn.
• It's quick and easy to prepare this easy salad, making it great for weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings.
• This bean salad makes an amazing dip. Dip tortilla chips into the beans and enjoy.
• The red wine vinaigrette dressing adds a bright citrus note that pairs perfectly with the crunchy vegetables and beans.

🔪 Ingredients

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Bean Salad

• black beans
• corn
• red bell pepper
• green bell pepper
• yellow bell pepper
• red onion
• jalapeno

Bean Salad Vinaigrette

• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• lime juice
• honey
• chili powder
• ground cumin
• garlic powder
• salt
• black pepper
• fresh cilantro
• fresh cilantro and lime wedges optional garnishes

🍲 Equipment

• can opener
• Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Spoons and Cups

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans and vegetables. Set aside
2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well combined.
3. Pour the vinaigrette over the bean mixture and toss to coat.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour up to overnight to let flavors blend.
5. When ready to serve, taste the bean salad for seasoning, if needed, adjust any seasonings.
6. Optional garnish, top the salad with additional chopped cilantro and sliced lime wedges. Serve with your favorite main dishes.

💭 Eileen's Tips for Success

• If you are using canned corn drain the corn well before you add it to the vegetables. Otherwise, it will water down your dressing.
• Don't skimp on the chill time for this salad. You want the flavors of the dressing to have to come together.
• Make sure that you cover your mixing bowl will either plastic wrap or a lid to keep your black bean and corn salad fresh.

📋 Frequently Asked Questions

📖 Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.

• If you like your bean salad extra spicy, feel free to add an extra jalapeno pepper or two.
• Not a fan of cilantro? You can use fresh parsley instead.
• Want a mild salad? Leave the jalapeno out altogether.
• Add some diced avocado to your salad for a creamy component.
• Instead of red wine vinegar, try balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
• Have leftover fresh corn on the cob? The leftover corn would be delicious in the salad.
• To add texture, add creamy avocado pieces to the salad.

⭐ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips

Make ahead - You can make this salad up to 8 hours before your event so that the flavors have to develop.

Storage - The salad should be stored in an airtight container or covered bowl and placed in the refrigerator. You can store this black bean salad for up to three days.

Freezer - This recipe does not freeze well. It is quick and easy to make a fresh bean salad.

🥗 Serving Suggestions

Turn these Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef into a delicious meal when you pair it with this Mexican Bean Salad.

If you love Mexican-inspired recipes then pair this delicious black bean salad with these Easy Beef Burrito Bowls. Use it like pico for a tangy flavor on your bowls.

These Grilled Mexican Pork Chops are great when served with this black bean and corn salad recipe. And, it's a super healthy meal.

Great to serve along with Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas.

🍽 Similar recipes

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If you love bean salad like this one then give this Easy Tuscan Bean Salad recipe a try for your next cookout.

This Chopped Cucumber and Tomato Salad is simple to make, and so refreshing it's great for warm summer days.

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