Creamy Chipotle Bean Salad
This creamy chipotle bean salad is bold, zesty, and packed with protein. Made with three kinds of beans, fresh veggies, and a smoky chipotle lime dressing, it’s perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or an easy no-cook dinner.
Servings: 8 (6–8 as a main or 10 as a side)
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 can (15.5 oz / 439 g) black beans drained and rinsed (or 1½ cups cooked)
- 1 can (15.5 oz / 439 g) kidney beans drained and rinsed (or 1½ cups cooked)
- 1 can (15.5 oz / 439 g) white kidney beans or cannellini beans drained and rinsed (or 1½ cups cooked)
- 1 can (11 oz / 312 g) corn kernels drained (or 1¾ cups frozen and thawed)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 large bell pepper chopped (red, orange, or yellow)
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro chopped (plus more for garnish)
For the creamy chipotle dressing:
- ⅓ cup vegan mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce finely minced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, lime juice, minced chipotle pepper, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, add the black beans, kidney beans, white beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- Toss everything together: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve or chill: Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Before serving: Give the salad a good stir and garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Adjust spice level: Use half a chipotle pepper for a milder flavor, or add more for extra heat.
- For best flavor: Let the salad sit for 30–60 minutes before serving so the flavors can fully develop.
- Add creaminess: Dice in avocado just before serving for extra richness.
- Oil-free option: Use a thick unsweetened vegan yogurt or blended silken tofu instead of mayo (flavor will be lighter).
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy as a main dish salad
- Serve with tortilla chips as a scoopable dip
- Stuff into wraps or tacos
- Add to bowls with rice or greens
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving (recipe makes 8 servings) | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1040IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg
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