Fire and Ice Bean Salad

Elevate your salad game with this zesty and refreshing Fire and Ice Bean Salad! Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this dish combines tender black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas with crisp bell peppers, red onion, and a hint of fresh cilantro. The magic lies in its tangy lime vinaigrette infused with honey, cumin, and a dash of chili powder, striking the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and spicy. A touch of jalapeño adds fiery heat, while the cooling beans and veggies provide a refreshing contrast—hence the "fire and ice" name. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook, protein-packed salad is perfect for a quick side dish, potluck, or light meal. Serve it chilled and watch it become a crowd favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 91/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz (1 can) canned black beans
• 15 oz (1 can) canned kidney beans
• 15 oz (1 can) canned chickpeas
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 large green bell pepper
• 1 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 small jalapeño pepper
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas, then place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion into small, evenly sized pieces. Add them to the bowl with the beans.

Step 3

Finely chop the cilantro leaves and the jalapeño pepper (remove seeds for less heat if desired), then add them to the bowl.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve the salad chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Enjoy the balance of spicy heat and cooling freshness!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(13790.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	16677.4

Total Fat 95.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 41134.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 2956.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1078.0g	0%
Total Sugars 85.8g
Protein 1073.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 5730.1mg	0%
Iron 373.8mg	0%
Potassium 56465.3mg	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: 5.0%

Protein: 25.3%

Carbs: 69.7%