Side dishe for 10

Mexican Bean Salad

Name: Mexican Bean Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup cooked corn kernels; 1 large shallot; 2 small red bell peppers; 1 jalapeno; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 3 1/2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 3/4 tbsp honey; scant 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 3/8 tsp chili powder (optional); 3/7 cup olive oil; to taste kosher salt & ground pepper (optional)

$2.49for 415 minServes 10

Three kinds of beans, corn, peppers, and herbs are tossed with a sweet lime dressing for a crisp, filling salad.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Corn kernels, 6.25 oz$0.09/oz typical	6.25 oz	$0.56Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.2 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.68Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.55 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.55 lb	$1.40Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical	0.5	$0.74Typical price
	Juice, 1.75 oz$0.04/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.07Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.23

Pantry staples you likely have

Wine, beer and spiritsHoney or maple syrupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
10servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Budget Side dishes Lunches No-cook Summer

Typical price

$0.62 per serving$2.49 for 4

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cup cooked corn kernels
1 large shallot
2 small red bell peppers
1 jalapeno
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 1/2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 3/4 tbsp honey
scant 1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
3/8 tsp chili powder (optional)
3/7 cup olive oil
to taste kosher salt & ground pepper (optional)

Steps

Drain and rinse the black beans, kidney beans, and cannellini beans, then place them in a large bowl.
Add the corn, chopped shallot, red peppers, jalapeno, cilantro, and avocado if using.
Whisk the lime juice, vinegar, honey, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently until coated.
Let the salad stand for 5 minutes before serving.