Let’s lighten things up a bit, shall we?
After back to back posts of sugary cocktails and fudgy cookies, I think we need something healthy and refreshing. A light, bright bean salad sounds perfect. And it’s ideal for summer picnics and potlucks.
Ingredients:
1 can of black beans, drained
1 can of pinto beans, drained
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 orange pepper, diced
1/3 cup purple onion, diced
1 bunch (a good handful) of cilantro
zest and juice of 1 lime
1 clove of garlic
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Directions: In a mixing bowl, combine the beans, onions, and peppers. In a food processor, pulse the oil, garlic, cilantro and lime juice until it forms a creamy dressing. Pour the dressing over the bean and pepper mix. Add the grated lime zest and toss. Chill if desired.
Garnish with a bit more cilantro and a sliver of lime. Serve with pita chips, tortilla chips, or simply eat by the spoonful!
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This looks very tasty and quite healthy to boot. When I first saw the picture I thought the yellow pepper was mango. It occurs to me that if you wanted to change this up a bit that mango might just go very nicely in this salad.
I agree! Mango would be delish.
What a great, simple idea. I think I’ll try this with some diced chili’s from my garden to add a little kick.
Yum!
Hi Jennifer! Thanks for stopping by my blog. This is such a beautiful salad!
Your blog is great! Thanks for your comment.
I love mixing beans – this looks totally refreshing and delicious! I might even add some garbanzo beans, but it’s totally on my menu tonight!
Garbanzo beans sound delicious! Great idea! Enjoy!
Totally love bean salad. I could eat this for lunch everyday. This would go well with my pineapple cilantro salsa I posted yesterday! Have a great day!
YES! That salsa sounds amazing.
I posted about a similar salad today except it also had sweet potatoes! Your pictures are phenomenal!
Oooh, love the addition of sweet potato! Thanks for the compliment! I’m still learning how to work this crazy camera.
I love salads like this – and pinto beans are my FAVORITE!
For me, it’s a toss up between pinto beans and black beans. This salad is the best of both.
Mmm! Sounds so fresh and delicious. I love anything infused with lime or cilantro. I would think maybe adding some corn kernels would also be good – add a touch of sweetness?
Great idea, although the peppers are somewhat sweet.
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Look at all those colors! Beautiful yet healthy dish. This would be great for summer lunch parties – al fresco style. Thanks for this
Thank you! I agree completely!
I could live on bean salad (and ice cream) in the summer. This looks great!
I’m exactly the same way- my two favorite summer foods!