# Zesty Lime Mexican Inspired Dense Bean Salad

A hearty and zesty Mexican-inspired bean salad packed with protein, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful chili-lime vinaigrette.

- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1/4-1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4-1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 whole lime
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- salt (optional)
- pepper (optional)
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 3 ear corn, kernels removed and sautéed
- 3 whole bell pepper, diced
- 2 cup tomato, diced
- 1 whole cucumber, diced
- 1 whole red onion, diced
- 1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 container feta, crumbled
- 1.5 cup chicken breast, cooked and seasoned

## Instructions

1. Cook the chicken and sauté the corn kernels.
2. Mix the olive oil, white wine vinegar, lime zest and juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in the bottom of a large bowl.
3. Add all the salad ingredients to the bowl and toss to combine.
4. Portion out and serve.

## Tips

- Use pinto beans as an alternative to red kidney beans.
- Substitute cojita cheese for the feta.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeojrSRRC-h/?rpxt=c2VnOWVqcjI1bW4y
- Creator: Kristin
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0522173c-6b45-4bcf-ad35-39f6085b0c30
- Extracted: 2026-10-18

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