Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Mexican Bean Salad



A delicious Mexican side dish...fresh and light when paired with a heavy Mexican entree.  From Food.com.

Notes:  I left out the garbanzo beans and the chili powder.


  • 1 (15 ounce) cans black beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans
  • 1 red onions, chopped
  • 1 red peppers, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro ( 1 T if dried)
  • 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt ( less if regular table salt)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 dash Tabasco sauce
  • 2 dashes chili powder
  • 1 avocados, diced

  • Drain and rinse beans.

  • Combine beans, onion, red pepper, cilantro and corn in a very large bowl.

  • In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients except for the chili powder.

  • Pour dressing over beans and mix well.

  • Sprinkle a dash of chili powder over the top of the salad.

  • Cover and chill thoroughly.

  • Before serving, toss salad again, then add another dash of chili powder and spread avocado over the top of the salad.  (Don't add the avocado until right before serving.).

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