Cuban Bean Salad
Bright, refreshing, and brimming with bold flavors, this Cuban Bean Salad is a quick and healthy dish that celebrates the vibrant tastes of the Caribbean. Packed with protein-rich black beans and red kidney beans, crunchy bell peppers, and zesty red onion, this salad is as eye-catching as it is delicious. A lime-infused dressing with hints of cumin and smoked paprika ties every bite together with a smoky and citrusy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a light, guilt-free lunch. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile side dish or vegetarian main course that's full of flavor and nutrition.
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Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Red kidney beans
- 1 Green bell pepper
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 tsp (freshly ground) Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Drain and rinse the black beans and red kidney beans thoroughly under cold water. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Dice the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, even pieces. Add them to the bowl with the beans.
Step 3
Chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the mixing bowl.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.
Step 7
Cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Serve the Cuban Bean Salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (12916.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 10725.6 |
| Total Fat 116.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 38576.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 2021.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 640.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 160.2g | |
| Protein 635.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 6616.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 186.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 20107.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories