Name: Southwest Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 whole limes, zest & juice ((about 3-4 Tbsp/45-60 mL juice) ); 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil; 2 tsp (10 mL) chili powder; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cumin; salt & black pepper, (to taste); 2 cups (500 mL) cooked or canned black beans, (drained & rinsed (see notes)); 1 cup (250 mL) cooked brown rice ((see notes)); 3/4 cup (175 mL) sweet corn kernels; 1 cup (250 mL) chopped red bell pepper; 3 Tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh cilantro ((see notes)); 3 Tbsp (45 mL) chopped red onion; 1 small jalapeno pepper, (finely diced, seeds removed (optional))

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (250 mL) Calories: 238 Total Fat: 7 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Carbohydrate: 37 g Fibre: 7.5 g Sugars: 4 g Protein: 9 g Sodium: 101 mg Potassium: 479 mg Iron: 2 mg

Ingredients

Chili Lime Vinaigrette Dressing

2 whole limes, zest & juice (about 3-4 Tbsp/45-60 mL juice)
2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
2 tsp (10 mL) chili powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) cumin
salt & black pepper, to taste

Salad

2 cups (500 mL) cooked or canned black beans, drained & rinsed (see notes)
1 cup (250 mL) cooked brown rice (see notes)
3/4 cup (175 mL) sweet corn kernels
1 cup (250 mL) chopped red bell pepper
3 Tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh cilantro (see notes)
3 Tbsp (45 mL) chopped red onion
1 small jalapeno pepper, finely diced, seeds removed (optional)

Directions

Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients and toss in dressing, coating evenly.
Adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, lime juice) as desired. For more heat, add your favorite hot sauce and serve!

Notes

A 19 oz (540 mL) can of black beans, drained and rinsed, yields 2 cups (500 mL) cooked beans. To cook up a batch of dry beans, check out our website for more info!
Other cooked grains like barley, quinoa, millet or farro can be used in place of the rice.
Not a fan of cilantro? Try flat leaf parsley or Thai basil instead!
The oils in the jalapeno pepper can irritate the skin. Wearing gloves when removing the seeds and chopping the pepper is recommended. Be careful not to touch your eyes or inside of your mouth until you have thoroughly washed your hands with soap and water.

Reviews

Hello, where can I buy local beans. That is, beans that are products of Canada, and manufactured bean products of Canada. Any Alberta specific? Thank you.

Robyn

May 29, 2025

Thanks for your question! To support our local bean farmers, look for Product of Canada on packages and cans of beans. Brands that carry Product of Canada canned beans include Unico, Primo, Cullen’s and Cliq. Product of Canada dry beans include some PC Blue Menu (Superstore), Great Value (Walmart), Compliments (Safeway & Sobeys), Western Family (Save-On Foods, Freson Bros.), Cliq (Coop & Italian Centre Shop). Look for the logo on either the front or back of the packages. Alberta produces black beans, pinto beans and great northern beans, so when you buy any of these beans labeled Product of Canada, you will get some Alberta beans in those cans and bags!

Debra