Best Skinny Mexican Bean Salad Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN SALAD

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I love this Southwestern black bean salad when the weather warms, it makes enough to feed a crowd. Also makes a great side dish or appetizer if served with chips or as a topping for taco salads. You can even serve with grilled meat and fresh tortillas.

Provided by Gina

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

15.5 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
9 oz cooked corn (fresh or frozen (thawed if frozen))
1 medium tomato (chopped)
1/3 cup red onion (chopped)
1 scallion (chopped)
1 1/2 - 2 limes (juice of)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh minced cilantro (or more to taste)
salt and fresh pepper
1 medium hass avocado (diced)
1 diced jalapeno (optional)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, tomato, onion, scallion, cilantro, salt and pepper.
Squeeze fresh lime juice to taste and stir in olive oil.
Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes.
Add avocado just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /2 cup, Calories 79.5 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 127 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g

SKINNY MEXICAN BEAN SALAD WITH CORN

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Two kinds of beans, juicy corn and tomatoes, crisp peppers, and green onions are tossed in a lime-chili-cumin vinaigrette that's perfectly light. Great for summertime potlucks, picnics, lunch, or a meatless dinner

Provided by Averie Sunshine

Categories 30-Minute Meals

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

one 15.25-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed (I used no-salt added)
one 15.25-ounce can dark kidney beans, drained and rinsed (I used 50% reduced sodium)
one 15.25-ounce can corn, drained and rinsed (I used no-salt added; fresh or frozen corn may be substituted)
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved if desired
3/4 cup red bell peppers, diced small
3/4 cup queso fresco, diced small (another cheese may be substituted)
1/2 cup green onions, sliced into thin rounds
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely minced, or to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 to 2 tablespoon agave or honey
1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon cumin, or to taste
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

To a large bowl, add all ingredients and stir to combine; set aside.
To a medium bowl, add all ingredients, whisk to combine, pour over salad, and toss to combine.
Taste salad, check for seasoning balance, and make any necessary flavor adjustments, i.e. more salt, pepper, vinegar, honey, etc. and add as desired.
Cover, refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow flavors to marry, and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 15 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 15 grams fat, Fiber 14 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1240 milligrams sodium, Sugar 20 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat

SKINNY TANGY TRIPLE BEAN SALAD

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60% less total fat • 36% less sodium than the original recipe. Three great reasons to try this brand-new take on three-bean salad: It's yummy, good for you, and takes just 20 minutes to prepare!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (9 oz) frozen lima beans
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (19 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) chick peas, rinsed and drained
3 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup snipped fresh cilantro
1 to 2 fresh jalapeño or Serrano chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped
Snipped fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

Prepare lima beans according to package directions. Transfer to a medium bowl. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, for dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir in lima beans, cannellini beans, Chick Peas, carrots, the 1/3 cup cilantro, and the chile peppers. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours, stirring occasionally. To tote, place salad in an insulated container with ice packs. Transfer salad to a serving bowl. If desired, garnish with additional cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

MEXICAN BEAN SALAD

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A colorful, spicy, and refreshing bean and corn salad.

Provided by Karen Castle

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
1 red onion, chopped
½ cup olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 clove crushed garlic
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ tablespoon ground cumin
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine beans, bell peppers, frozen corn, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, salt, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and black pepper. Season to taste with hot sauce and chili powder.
Pour olive oil dressing over vegetables; mix well. Chill thoroughly, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1158.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

SKINNY MEXICAN BEAN SALAD

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15% fewer calories • 30% less fat • 68% more vitamin A than the original recipe. Bean salad gets sassy and healthier, too.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (11 oz) no-salt-added whole kernel sweet corn, drained
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, each cut in half
1 cup chopped green bell pepper (1 medium)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper (1 medium)
1/2 cup sliced green onions (8 medium)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In large bowl, mix salad ingredients. In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until blended.
Pour dressing over salad; toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.6, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8.0 g, Protein 9.0 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1198.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g, TransFat 0 g