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Mexican Three Bean Salad

By Ashlyn Edwards — September 30, 2014, Updated June 16, 2018 62 Comments

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This Mexican Three Bean Salad is chock full of veggies, protein-rich beans, and southwest flavor. Enjoy it as a side dish for Taco Night, OR make it the main event by stuffing it into tortillas for a delicious meatless meal!

A bowl of bean salad with diced avocado

When I was in high school, I started going out to eat with my friends a lot, and we would always go to this awesome Mexican restaurant in our hometown called El Sombrero. It was sooooooo good, and so cheap! Definitely the perfect place to hang out for high schoolers on a budget. I always ordered a chicken quesadilla, and pretty much devoured an entire basket of chips and salsa all on my own. And that is a skill I am proud to say I still have to this day. 😉

A bowl of bean salad with diced avocado

If anyone were to ask, I would say hands-down, every-time, that Mexican food is my favorite. And now that I’ve moved beyond just chicken quesadillas from my teenage years, I’ve gotten to discover how amazing this particular cuisine can be! I love to go out to eat for Mexican food, but I also enjoy making it for meals at home. Most of the time I just serve guacamole or chips and salsa alongside whatever we are eating, but y’all, this Mexican Three Bean Salad is the new hotness!

A bowl of bean salad with diced avocado

It’s just like most other salads, where the longer it has to sit in the refrigerator, the better it tastes. Make sure to give it at least a few hours to chill before serving. Like I said above, I LOVE having this alongside our enchiladas or tacos, but you can also serve it as a meatless main dish by scooping it into some tortillas! I also love to just eat with chips. 🙂

A bowl of bean salad with diced avocado

Mexican Three Bean Salad

This Mexican Three Bean Salad is chock full of veggies, protein-rich beans, and southwest flavor. Enjoy it as a side dish for Taco Night, OR make it the main event by stuffing it into tortillas for a delicious meatless meal!
5 from 19 votes
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
  • 1/2 large green bell pepper,, chopped
  • 1/2 large red bell pepper,, chopped
  • 1 cup red onion,, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro,, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 Tablespoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic,, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • avocado,, diced

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, salt, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over beans and veggies, and mix well. Chill for at least 3-4 hours before serving. Add in diced avocado, if desired right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 17.3mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3.6mg
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Comments

  1. Kathy says

    November 29, 2020 at 10:25 am

    5 stars
    This is a great salad. Will be on my regular rotation. Thank you.

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  2. Bella says

    July 2, 2020 at 11:58 am

    Yummm this looks so tasty!! I love bean salad its the best. I have been eating so many salads lately

    Reply
  3. Peachy Adarne says

    July 1, 2020 at 4:55 pm

    5 stars
    This three bean salad looks wonderful! I’m gonna love it as a side dish to fish

    Reply
  4. Marina says

    July 1, 2020 at 9:29 am

    Such a colourful recipe. Just saved it because it looks perfect for the Summer and so refreshing x

    Reply
  5. Tami says

    July 1, 2020 at 5:14 am

    For you to replace the guacamole with this bean salad, it must be delicious! I just need the kidney beans, so off to the store I go.

    Reply
  6. Monica says

    June 30, 2020 at 7:56 pm

    This is the perfect side dish to bring to a party. I love all the flavors and colors!

    Reply
  7. Gail says

    February 27, 2020 at 12:40 am

    5 stars
    I just love this recipe! It’s a hit every time I make it. Whether its a topper for salad or as an appetizer with chips, its a keeper!

    Reply
  8. S. says

    February 22, 2020 at 11:47 am

    5 stars
    Yummy in the Tummy!

    Reply
  9. Gail says

    October 10, 2019 at 12:24 am

    5 stars
    It is fabulous. I made a few modifications to our liking. I added 2 seeded, fine chopped jalapeños and a basket of halved colorful cherry tomatoes. I’ve served it with tortilla chips and on a bed of lettuce greens as the salad dressing. I love adding the avocado at he ten end or just slicing on top prior to serving. Thank you so much! It is such a versatile dish.

    Reply
  10. Traci says

    August 28, 2019 at 8:07 am

    5 stars
    I always love a Mexican bean salad and you’re so right, this IS better the next day after those flavors have hung out together. YUM!

    Reply
  11. Amy | The Cook Report says

    August 28, 2019 at 5:46 am

    5 stars
    This looks really filling and healthy!

    Reply
  12. Danielle Wolter says

    August 28, 2019 at 5:17 am

    5 stars
    I just love how simple and easy this is. So many great flavors too – Mexican food is just so good 🙂

    Reply
  13. Dannii says

    August 28, 2019 at 4:17 am

    5 stars
    We make something very similar when we have a bbq. It’s a great way to feed a crowd.

    Reply
  14. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    August 28, 2019 at 2:42 am

    5 stars
    What a tasty looking side dish! It looks so fulfilling and delicious

    Reply
  15. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    November 28, 2018 at 5:34 am

    5 stars
    Oh this salad looks so colourful and delicious! I’d love this for lunch right now!

    Reply
  16. Danielle says

    November 28, 2018 at 3:06 am

    5 stars
    I love how much colour there is in this. This would be great in a burrito bowll

    Reply
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