Description
Delightful Mexican Bean Salad brings a fiesta of flavors to your table, combining zesty ingredients with fresh textures. Rich black beans, crisp corn, and colorful peppers dance together, creating a perfect side dish you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Beans and Vegetables:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400 grams) mixed bean salad, drained and rinsed
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 2 celery sticks, thinly sliced
- 1 large tomato, deseeded and finely diced
Dressing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a spacious mixing vessel for optimal blending of flavors.
- Slice spring onions, celery, and tomatoes into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure balanced texture and distribution.
- Transfer chopped vegetables and mixed beans into the large mixing bowl, creating a colorful and vibrant base.
- Craft a zesty dressing by vigorously whisking olive oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, tarragon, and parsley until thoroughly emulsified.
- Drizzle the aromatic dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Delicately season with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Gently fold and toss the ingredients, allowing the dressing to coat each component without crushing the delicate beans.
- For optimal flavor melding, refrigerate for 15-30 minutes before serving. Alternatively, serve immediately at room temperature for a fresh, crisp experience.
Notes
- Prep beans ahead by draining and rinsing thoroughly to reduce sodium and improve digestibility.
- Customize the salad by adding roasted bell peppers or cucumber for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Use fresh herbs directly from the garden for a more vibrant and intense flavor profile.
- Opt for low-sodium beans or cook dried beans from scratch to control salt content and enhance health benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg