Description
This Marinated Cilantro Lime Bean Salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish or light main course that’s perfect for hot summer days. The combination of tender beans, fresh cilantro, and tangy lime zest creates a vibrant and satisfying salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15 oz) cans mixed beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1–2 limes)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained beans, chopped cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to coat the beans evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg