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Mexican Dense Bean Salad

Mexican Dense Bean Salad - A Flavorful High-Protein Delight

Enjoy this Mexican Dense Bean Salad, a refreshing and nutritious dish packed with high-protein beans and vibrant vegetables, perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1-2 cups Diced Cooked Chicken Substitute with rotisserie chicken or omit for vegetarian option
  • 2 Bell Peppers Diced
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes Quartered
  • 1 large Red Onion Diced
  • 1 can Black Beans 15.5 oz.
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans 15.5 oz.
  • 1 can Corn 15.5 oz. or 2 cups grilled corn
  • ¾ cup Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese Cubed, can use dairy-free cheese for vegan
  • 2 Avocados Diced
For the Dressing
  • 1 lime Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • ⅓ cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Agave syrup for vegan option
  • 1-2 teaspoons Garlic Powder Or fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • pinch Salt and Pepper To taste
  • small bunch Cilantro Omit if not preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Vegetable chopper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Beans and Corn: Drain and rinse the black beans, cannellini beans, and corn under cool water for about 30 seconds.
  2. Chop the Vegetables: Dice the red onion and bell peppers finely, and quarter the cherry tomatoes.
  3. Whisk the Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic powder, chili powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the drained beans, corn, diced onion, bell peppers, quartered tomatoes, and diced chicken if using.
  5. Dress the Salad: Pour the freshly whisked dressing over the combined ingredients and mix gently.
  6. Add Avocado Before Serving: Carefully fold in the diced avocados just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

To maintain avocados' freshness, add them just before serving. This salad is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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