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    July 30, 2017 23 Comments

    Creamy Chipotle Lime Bean Salad

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    Problem:

    You're headed to a potluck, you're super lazy (no judgement), not a skilled chef, or you just don't really wanna put a huge amount of time into cooking. BUT you MUST wow the crowd with amazing, delicious, awesome, veganess (because one must always woo with delicious, awesome, veganess).

    Solution:

    Creamy Chipotle Lime Bean Salad. 15 minutes to make, just add beans, some chopped veg, and whip up a super easy mind-blowingly scrumptious dressing. Toss well. Serve. Prepare to get asked for the recipe at least 19 times. Proudly declare the recipe can be found on It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken, the fuss-free vegan blog. BOOM! Mic drop. Party complete. Success. Celebrate. Dance. Devour.

    Creamy Chipotle Lime Bean Salad! This flavor-packed vegan dish takes just 15 minutes to make and can be made ahead of time. Perfect for potlucks and parties! Dairy Free, gluten free, vegetarian. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    True story. Probably. I mean, I  can see it happening because this Creamy Chipotle Lime Bean Salad is the perfect potluck party pleaser recipe. Gorgeously creamy, warm smoky chipotle spice, fresh zesty lime, hearty beans, pops of sweet corn and cherry tomatoes, it's just a fiesta in your mouth.

    Gorgeously creamy, warm smoky chipotle spice, fresh zesty lime, hearty beans, pops of sweet corn and cherry tomatoes, it's just a fiesta in your mouth.

    Creamy Chipotle Lime Bean Salad! This flavor-packed vegan dish takes just 15 minutes to make and can be made ahead of time. Perfect for potlucks and parties! Dairy Free, gluten free, vegetarian. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Super easy to whip up in a rush, but this can also be made ahead of time and gets even more flavourful as it sits. Just give it a toss again before serving, and you're good to go.

    Creamy Chipotle Lime Bean Salad! This flavor-packed vegan dish takes just 15 minutes to make and can be made ahead of time. Perfect for potlucks and parties! Dairy Free, gluten free, vegetarian. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    To make Creamy Chipotle Lime Bean Salad: Drain and rinse your cans of beans. I toss them all together in a strainer along with the frozen corn which will muti-task the rinsing and thawing.

    Creamy Chipotle Lime Bean Salad! This flavor-packed vegan dish takes just 15 minutes to make and can be made ahead of time. Perfect for potlucks and parties! Dairy Free, gluten free, vegetarian. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Add the beans and corn to a very large bowl along with all of the remaining veg.

    Creamy Chipotle Lime Bean Salad! This flavor-packed vegan dish takes just 15 minutes to make and can be made ahead of time. Perfect for potlucks and parties! Dairy Free, gluten free, vegetarian. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Whip up a batch of Chipotle Lime Dressing. I made a double batch and found 1 batch of dressing will lightly dress the salad, where as 1 ½ will have more punch. (I preferred the more punch version).

    If not serving right away, cover the bean salad and pop it in the fridge for 1 - 2 days. Then just toss well before serving.

    Creamy Chipotle Lime Bean Salad! This flavor-packed vegan dish takes just 15 minutes to make and can be made ahead of time. Perfect for potlucks and parties! Dairy Free, gluten free, vegetarian. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

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    5 from 16 votes

    Creamy Chipotle Lime Bean Salad

    This flavor-packed vegan dish takes just 15 minutes to make and can be made ahead of time. Perfect for potlucks and parties! 
    Prep Time15 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    ingredient tag: beans, bell peppers, tomatoes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 243kcal
    Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    Ingredients

    • 1 19oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 19oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 19oz can white kidney or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
    • 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed
    • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 big handful cilantro (about ½ cup)
    • ¼ red onion (about ½ cup), chopped
    • 1 - 1 ½ batch of chipotle lime dressing
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    Instructions

    • Add everything to a very large bowl, adding the chipotle lime dressing to taste. 1 batch of dressing will lightly dress the salad, where as 1 ½ will have more punch. Toss well to combine. If making ahead of time, cover and store in the fridge for 1 - 2 days, and toss well before serving as the dressing will settle to the bottom. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 243kcal
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    Bon appetegan!

    Sam.


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    Comments

    1. Cyndy Turner says

      August 05, 2022 at 11:48 am

      This recipe sounds delish! Will be making it for a picnic on Sunday.
      We only have 15oz cans of beans in our area. If I use those smaller cans, would the regular size dressing recipe be enough?
      Thank you, Cyndy

      Reply
    2. Joanne says

      May 20, 2022 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      Love this salad! It feels like I am cheating because it’s so easy to make. I must admit, I think I could throw together any combination and use the Lime dressing and I would like it. If I want to make it a meal in itself, I cook a 1/2 cup to a full cup of quinoa and toss it in. And if I am really ambitious, I cut super firm tofu, marinade, and pan fry and toss that in as well. Hmmmm….I just can’t help myself. I have to make it more work.

      Reply
    3. Kassaundra Wlazlinski says

      April 02, 2022 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      This is absolutely delicious. It tastes so fresh and the dressing is incredible. Definitely going in the weekly rotation!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        April 06, 2022 at 6:11 pm

        Yay! SO happy you love it 🙂

        Reply
    4. Ty says

      October 31, 2019 at 1:53 pm

      5 stars
      Can I give this 10 stars? 20?? Holy cow!!! By far, the best recipe on the internet. We make this about once a week because we're so in love with it. Easily adaptable if you don't like something and quick to make! Better than mac n cheese, mom's cooking and any comfort food out there! LOL Seriously amazing. Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        November 01, 2019 at 4:37 pm

        Haha!! That's awesome, Ty!!! So very thrilled you love it so much 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kathy says

      July 13, 2019 at 8:45 pm

      5 stars
      So good!!! I doubled the sauce, I'm in love !!! I also added avocado ♡

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        July 15, 2019 at 10:45 am

        Wonderful! Thrilled you loved it, Kathy 🙂

        Reply
    6. Natali says

      September 25, 2018 at 4:58 am

      5 stars
      1 19 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed.
      I'm confused. Its 1 oz or 19? Maybe 1.19 oz? Tell me please the correct variant 🙂

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        September 25, 2018 at 9:00 am

        It's one can of black beans that is 19oz in size. Hope that helps.

        Reply
    7. Karen says

      May 18, 2018 at 12:30 pm

      Can't wait to try this and bring it to our company cookout next week! Avocado sounds like a great addition (to anything!) 😉

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        May 19, 2018 at 6:09 pm

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    8. Jenn says

      September 06, 2017 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      Thank goodness I thought ahead and doubled the recipe, herbivores and carnivores devoured this over the Labor Day weekend. People were eating it by the bowlful. This is such a great recipe; it's fresh, protein packed, flavorful, and easy to make and eat. Thanks Sam for making everyone come back for seconds and thirds!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        September 07, 2017 at 9:19 am

        Woohoo! So happy it was a hit. You're most welcome, Jenn, so happy it was enjoyed 😀

        Reply
    9. Kim says

      August 09, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      Sorry forgot to rate it!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        August 10, 2017 at 9:37 am

        Haha! So happy you love it so much, Kim! Thanks for the 5 stars 🙂

        Reply
    10. Kim says

      August 09, 2017 at 4:15 pm

      Have made it twice so far and have doubled the recipe every time! We can't get enough of this. Love it.

      Reply
    11. Iris says

      August 07, 2017 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      Best. Bean. Salad. Ever. Me and my daughter (who isn't - wasn't, that is - a fan of beans) just couldn't stop eating, and we couldn't stop moaning while eating. It's the dressing that lifts this salad above all other bean salads, it is sooooooo good. A truly great concoction. Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        August 07, 2017 at 4:30 pm

        Woohoo!! So thrilled you love it so much, Iris! 😀

        Reply
    12. J L Gulliver says

      August 05, 2017 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      This salad has everything -- color, taste, good-for-you ingredients. Love it, and can't wait until our Ladies Group starts their monthly potlucks again in October. It'll be a real hit. Thanks, Sam, for a great creation.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        August 06, 2017 at 1:16 pm

        Woohoo! So happy you enjoyed it, and I hope your ladies group does as well! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Joanne Freund says

      July 30, 2017 at 2:49 pm

      5 stars
      The scenario you described HAS happened!! I have used your dressing for a very similar salad to rave reviews. So easy! If I happen to have a ripe avocado - I throw that in. LOVE the dressing. And I never use store-bought. Once you start to make your own, you never go back. When I didn't happen to have the chipotle in adobe sauce, I just put in a dash or two of Siracha and a little smoked paprika.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        July 31, 2017 at 10:43 am

        Avocado would be a super yum addition! So happy you love the dressing so much, and I agree, once you start making your own dressings you can never go back!

        Reply

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