Mexican bean salad is a type of cold salad that is made with a combination of corn, beans and chopped vegetables like bell peppers, onions and cilantro, which is then topped in a zesty dressing and then often flavored with some lime juice, chili powder and cumin.
Mexican bean salad is a versatile dish that can also be a side dish, main dish or even a dip.
Mexican bean salad can also be customized with different kinds of beans and optional additions such as tomatoes or avocados.
The key ingredients in Mexican beans salad are beans, corn, vegetables and dressing.
The beans in Mexican beans salad are often a mix of some canned beans such as black beans and kidney beans, black eyed peas, cannellini beans and Garbanzo .
The corn in Mexican bean salad is often canned corn, but fresh corn, frozen corn or cooked corn kernels also work well as well.
Common additions to Mexican bean salad are red and green bell peppers, red or green onions and fresh cilantro.
Even diced tomatoes and avocado can also be included in Mexican bean salad.
For the dressing for Mexican bean salad, a simple vinaigrette that is made with lime juice, olive oil, and spices like cumin and chili powder is also standard and some versions of Mexican bean salad also may include honey, garlic or even a bit of mayonnaise.
Mexican bean salad can be served on it's own, as a side dish for Mexican meals or even as a filling for burritos and tacos.
You can also enjoy the Mexican bean salad with some tortilla chips or other chips.
You can also add some grilled chicken, shrimp or steak to make the Mexican bean salad a more substantial meal and even mix in some cooked rice or quinoa.
Or even add some diced jalapenos or green chilies for extra heat to the Mexican bean salad.