My friend brought a variation of this salad to work recently and I was immediately drawn in. The vibrant colors, the healthy ingredients, and the simplicity. I know with the holidays and the over abundance of ‘comfort’ foods I’m so happy to get back to quick and light meals. This salad screams FRESH to me. It’s crisp, it’s flavorful, and surprisingly filling. Don’t you think too that pretty food is so much more fun to eat? Man, I love pretty food! Somewhat because it makes for an easy subject to photograph but also because eating colorful foods is just to much more fun. What I love about this salad is that it can be enjoyed any time. It’s not seasonal, although you better believe I already can’t wait for gardening season to be able to use my fresh homegrown bell peppers for this. With just a bit of chopping you’ll be on your way to a great salad that you are sure to love!
Three Bean Salad With Corn & Peppers
Three Bean Salad With Corn & Peppers is a delicious & healthy salad that is perfect paired with any meal!
Ingredients
- 1 c. corn
- 1/2 red bell pepper seeded and ribs removed, diced
- 1/2 orange bell pepper seeded and ribs removed, diced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper seeded and ribs removed, diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and ribs removed, diced
- 1 c. cucumber peeled & diced
- 1 15 oz. can pinto beans
- 1 15 oz. can black beans
- 1 15 oz. can kidney beans
- 1/4 c. red onion
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients. Toss well to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
[My 2 Cents]
This is a great make-ahead dish. If you are a meal planner, you can prep this the day before you need it. The longer the flavors meld together the better it will taste, although it tastes pretty darn fabulous even right after mixing it all up. You can store the salad in the refrigerator up to five days in an airtight container.
[More of My 2 Cents]
If you’ve got freezer corn put up, I’d use that rather than canned corn. It’s just so much better! If you remember my Freezer Corn: How To post I was able to freeze quite a bit. I’ve been enjoying “fresh” corn all winter. I just took out a bag from my freezer and ran it under warm water for several minutes until it thawed. I froze my bags flat so they would be easier to work with as I needed them. Once thawed I added them right to my recipe. Simple as that!
Adapted from Eat-Clean Diet Cookbook
making this for Easter this year…know it will be a hit…have a very old receipe and wanted to try something new…here we go……………
Chris
How much is a serving size? It only says 70 cal, but doesn’t say the size. Is it 1 cup? 1/2 cup?
Victoria
Excellent dressing! I made this with some variations, I used white kidney beans, chickpeas, celery and lemon juice. ( I didn’t have all the others listed)
thanks for sharing.
Yvonne
Yay, that makes me so happy! Love your variations!
steph
This was to die for. Found it through Six Sister’s Stuff and then couldn’t find it again. I have spent 48 hours looking for this recipe. Found you on Pinterest. Seriously Yum!
Yvonne
Woohoo! Yaya – thanks so much for taking a moment to let me know, I’m so happy you found me. That was pretty diligent searching for so long! SO happy you enjoyed it so much!
Sharice
Yvonne, I was so surprised and so excited to see you on the news this morning! You are famous, that is awesome! You looked so beautiful and did such a great job! I even am going to try your salad, it looks so yummy! I’m so excited for you and all that you are doing! Way to go! Miss your bubbly personality! Love ya, Sharice Blacker
Yvonne
SHARICE!!!!!!!! I was just talking to Frances about you the other day – we need to all get together I miss you friend!! Thank you for stopping by my site, I’m happy you were able to catch me! The salad is amazing (If I do say so myself) so I hope you do try it. Miss you too, can’t wait to get together! Love ya!