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Southwest Dense Bean Salad

Southwest Dense Bean Salad

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A bold, zesty salad packed with protein-rich beans, vibrant veggies, and a creamy chipotle dressing—perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light lunch!

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6

Ingredients

FOR THE DRESSING

  • ▢1/4 cup avocado oil
  • ▢1/4 cup vegan mayo
  • ▢1 chipotle pepper in adobo
  • ▢1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the chipotle can
  • ▢1 clove garlic peeled
  • ▢2 tablespoons ketchup
  • ▢1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • ▢2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ▢1 teaspoon cumin
  • ▢1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • ▢water as needed to thin

FOR THE SALAD

  • ▢1 15-ounce can white beans drained & rinsed
  • ▢1 15-ounce can chickpeas drained & rinsed
  • ▢1 15-ounce can kidney beans drained & rinsed
  • ▢1 15-ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes drained
  • ▢1/4 head purple cabbage chopped
  • ▢5 green onions diced
  • ▢1 small bunch cilantro chopped
  • ▢2 bell peppers diced (any color)
  • ▢1 jalapeño finely diced (optional)
  • ▢1/2 red onion diced
  • ▢1 cup corn

Instructions

  1. Add all of the dressing ingredients to a food processor or blender. Blend on high until smooth, thinning with water as needed. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Set aside.
  2. Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chill in the frige.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 310

  • Total Fat: 20g

  • Saturated Fat: 3g

  • Carbohydrates: 26g

  • Fiber: 8g

  • Sugars: 4g

  • Protein: 9g

  • Sodium: 580mg

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American, Southwest

Find it online: https://www.thecookingrecipes.com/southwest-dense-bean-salad/