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Cowboy Bean Salad with Lime Dressing

A fresh, colorful no-cook cowboy bean salad made with black beans, corn, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and a zesty lime dressing. Serve it as a side, dip, taco topping, or easy potluck salad.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
rest time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, tex-mex
Calories: 221
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Cowboy Bean Salad
  • 1 14 oz can black beans 400 g, rinsed and drained
  • 1 14 oz can corn 400 g, drained, or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 red bell pepper diced into 1/3-inch pieces
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 3/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped (about 18 g)
  • 8 oz cherry tomatoes 250 g, quartered, or 2 large tomatoes, deseeded and diced
  • Cowboy Lime Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice 30 ml
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil 60 ml
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder or American chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small jar or bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon or salad spoon
  • Can opener
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. In a small jar or bowl, add the lime juice, olive oil, chipotle powder or chili powder, cumin, sugar, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt.
  2. Shake or whisk until the dressing is well combined.
  3. Add the rinsed and drained black beans to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the drained corn, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, quartered cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado.
  5. Pour the lime dressing over the salad.
  6. Gently toss until all the ingredients are coated in dressing.
  7. Taste and adjust with more salt, lime juice, or black pepper if needed.
  8. Chill for 20 to 30 minutes if desired, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 325mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 930IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • Rinse and drain the beans well before adding them.
  • Drain canned corn thoroughly, or use thawed frozen corn.
  • Add the avocado close to serving time for the freshest color.
  • If your red onion is strong, soak it in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain.
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
  • For a spicy salad, add diced jalapeño or extra chipotle powder.
  • This salad does not freeze well.
  • Serve as a side dish, dip with chips, or topping for tacos and bowls.

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