Deliciously Simple Recipes

This Mexican bean salad is simple and easy to make dish which is perfect for gatherings. This salad is a colorful, protein packed dish bursting with fresh flavors. It’s brings together a hearty mix of black beans and cannellini beans, sweet corn and peppers. The red and green peppers adds the crisp, which is a perfect balance of textures.

Finely chopped red onion and jalapeno add just the right amount of zest and heat, while the fresh cilantro brings a bright herbal note. The salad is tossed with avocado oil/ extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, a touch of sugar and a blend of cumin, chilli powder, garlic, black pepper and salt.

This salad is a refreshing, slightly spicy, and tangy salad that’s perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or a make-ahead meal for picnics and potlucks. Every bite delivers a burst of color, crunch and flavor!

Procedure

1.Prepare the Vegetables:

Finely chop red and green peppers, onion, and jalapeno. Rinse and drain the beans and thaw the corn.

2.Make the dressing :

In a small bowl, add avocado oil, lemon juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic, black pepper, salt and sugar.

3.Combine everything:

In a large mixing bowl, add black beans, cannellini beans, corn, red and green peppers, red onion and jalapeno.

4.Toss and mix:

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is mixed and the dressing is evenly coated. Adjust the salt and spices according to your taste.

5.Toppings:

Finally add cilantro and any other toppings like crushed tortilla chips/ cherry tomatoes/ avocado chunks .Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

Ingredients

• Black beans 1 can 15 ounces rinsed and drained
• Cannellini beans 1 can 15 ounces rinsed and drained
• Sweet corn frozen thawed
• Green pepper finely chopped
• Red pepper finely chopped
• Jalapeno finely chopped
• Avocado oil/ extra virgin olive oil
• Cilantro chopped
• Cumin powder 2 tsp
• Chilli powder 1tsp
• Salt 1tsp
• Lemon juice 2 tbsp
• Sugar 1tsp
• Garlic 1 pod
• Black pepper powder 1 tsp
• Avacado sliced (optional)
• Cherry tomatoes (optional)
• Tortilla chips crushed (optional)