Easy Summer Mexican Butter Bean Salad
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Easy Summer Mexican Butter Bean Salad is the perfect no-cook dish for warm weather gatherings or quick weeknight meals. Featuring creamy butter beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and crunchy red bell pepper, this salad is elevated with a zesty lime-cumin dressing and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly recipe can be customized with optional avocado for added richness. Whether served as a light side dish, a picnic staple, or a refreshing main course, this salad delivers a delightful balance of textures and bold, Mexican-inspired flavors. Perfect for summer entertaining and healthy meal prep, this butter bean salad is a true crowd-pleaser!
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Ingredients
- 15 oz canned butter beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup sweet corn (frozen or fresh, cooked)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
- 0.5 medium red onion (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 medium avocado (cubed, optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, add the drained and rinsed butter beans, halved cherry tomatoes, cooked sweet corn, chopped red bell pepper, diced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 4
Optional: Add cubed avocado just before serving and gently fold it into the salad to avoid mashing.
Step 5
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld, or serve immediately for a fresh and zesty side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1276.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1176.0 |
| Total Fat 56.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1706.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 148.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 39.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.5g | |
| Protein 37.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 251.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3457.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories