Calico Peas

Brighten up your table with Calico Peas, a vibrant and healthy bean salad bursting with bold flavors and stunning colors. This quick and easy recipe combines a trio of beans—black beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans—with sweet corn, crunchy red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a tangy lime and smoky paprika dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with plant-based protein, it's the perfect no-cook side dish or light main course for busy weeknights, summer picnics, or potlucks. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this gluten-free and vegetarian dish is as flavorful as it is nutritious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for maximum versatility!

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans
• 1 can (15 oz) canned kidney beans
• 1 can (15 oz) canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 1 cup sweet corn kernels
• 1 medium bell pepper (red, diced)
• 1 small red onion (diced)
• 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans to remove excess sodium.

Step 2

Add the beans to a large mixing bowl along with the sweet corn kernels.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper and red onion, then add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Chop the cilantro and add it to the mix for a fresh, herby flavor.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture, then toss everything together gently until well combined.

Step 7

Let the dish rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or refrigerate it for an hour if serving chilled.

Step 8

Serve as a colorful side dish or enjoy as a light, protein-packed main course. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1886.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1982.3

Total Fat 42.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4447.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 318.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 99.8g	0%
Total Sugars 38.3g
Protein 99.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 574.8mg	0%
Iron 34.3mg	0%
Potassium 5591.7mg	0%

*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: 18.8%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 61.9%