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Bean Fiesta Salad Recipe

Spice up your next BBQ with this vibrant Bean Fiesta Salad! A simple yet exciting side dish, perfect alongside grilled chicken or fish. This isn't your grandma's picnic salad – it's a flavour explosion of black beans, crunchy veggies, and a zesty cumin-Thousand Island dressing. Easy to make and even easier to devour!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 297.5 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Bean Fiesta Salad

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

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How to Make Bean Fiesta Salad

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 (15-ounce) can of drained black beans, 2 stalks of celery (finely chopped), 1/2 cup of red bell pepper (diced), 1/4 cup of red onion (finely chopped), and 1 cup of your favorite cheese, cut into small cubes.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of Thousand Island dressing, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
  4. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

37g

Carbs

8g

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