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Mexican Bean Salad {Vegan, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free}

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Light and simple to prepare, you will want to keep this salad in your refrigerator at all times.  It’s packed with plant-based protein and fiber and is naturally gluten-free.

This Mexican Bean Salad is packed with plant-based protein and fiber and is naturally gluten and grain-free! www.laurenkellynutrition.com

And just like that, the Blizzard of 2016 hits.  I should say, the FIRST blizzard of 2016.  It’s a perfect day.  The kids are playing in the snow, hubby is shoveling and I am cooking and baking ALL THE THINGS.

As I finish preparing the bean salad that I make almost weekly, I realize that I never shared the recipe with you guys! GAH! I am not sure how I forgot that since this is the most delicious and easiest salad ever, but I apologize.  Better late than never, right?

This Mexican Bean Salad is packed with plant-based protein and fiber and is naturally gluten and grain-free! www.laurenkellynutrition.com This salad tastes better the 2nd and even 3rd day because the beans soak up all of the deliciousness from the dressing.  It’s great all year long too and it’s always a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

This Mexican Bean Salad is packed with plant-based protein and fiber and is naturally gluten and grain-free! www.laurenkellynutrition.com
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Mexican Bean Salad

Course Salad
Servings 8 -10 servings
Author Lauren Kelly Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Salad:
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can small white beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes chopped ( I use multi-color tomatoes)
  • 1 avocado peeled, pitted and diced
  • Dressing:
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • zest of one lime
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh packed chopped cilantro leaves optional

Instructions

  1. Mix all of the ingredients for the salad in a large bowl. Mix well.
  2. Mix all ingredients together for dressing in a small bowl or jar. Mix well or shake well (if using a jar). Pour dressing over salad. Let refrigerate for several hours or even overnight.

I make this on most Sundays (my prep day) to have for lunch during the week.  This helps prevent me from eating everything in sight when I come back from a workout.  Come on friends, we’ve all been there.  I hope you love this too!

This Mexican Bean Salad is packed with plant-based protein and fiber and is naturally gluten and grain-free! www.laurenkellynutrition.com

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  4. Haha we had snow hit us this past weekend and I think that I cooked and baked all weekend too! haha. There is just something about snow that makes me want to cook (and eat!)
    I love salads like this that get better the longer they sit in the fridge!

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  7. I baked and cooked for the week ahead as well when the blizzard hit, which wasn’t much at all for us, only 8 inches, but hey I stocked my fridge too! This sounds perfect after a workout for lunch!

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  9. That’s a delicious salad, perfect for a cold day! I miss the beautiful snow because we’re in Florida, but I’m glad we don’t have to shovel the stuff. Such hard work, but it is free exercise!

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  13. We were affected by the blizzard, too. It was so much fun, though! I basically did the same thing – just cook and bake all day… and read! This bean salad looks fantastic!The dressing is right down my alley; I love all the spices you have included!

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  15. I love this salad, it’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Love all the yummy goodness in this.

    We didn’t get hit with the storm. We’ve had such a mild winter. It’s been weird. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop.

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  20. I think I will add some extra salad greenery in the form of rocket, baby spinach, or baby cos.

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