Canned beans keep this a no-cook salad: both are rinsed and drained, then tossed with corn, two colours of pepper, tomato, red onion and cilantro.
The dressing is olive oil, lime juice, cider vinegar and cumin, and the salad rests twenty minutes in the fridge before serving.
How to Make It
Salad combined
Combine the black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, red and yellow peppers, tomatoes, red onion and cilantro in a large bowl.
Dressing whisked
Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, cumin, salt and black pepper until blended.
Tossed
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is coated.
Marinated
Refrigerate 20 minutes before serving so the flavors combine, then toss once more.
Four Moves
One bowl, one whisk, twenty minutes of waiting.
Beans and vegetables
Black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, both peppers, tomatoes, red onion and cilantro.
Vinaigrette
Olive oil, lime juice, cider vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper, whisked.
Toss
Poured over and folded gently until everything is coated.
Refrigerated 20 minutes, then tossed once more.
Ingredient Notes
- Black-eyed peas and black beans
- One 15-ounce can of each, rinsed and drained.
- Corn
- One cup, thawed if frozen.
- Dressing
- Olive oil, lime juice, cider vinegar and cumin — no creamy element.
Success Tips
- Drain the beans well so the dressing is not diluted.
- Quarter the cherry tomatoes so they spread through the bowl.
- Toss once more just before serving.
Why This Recipe Works
- Rinsing the canned beans removes the starchy liquid that would cloud the dressing.
- Two peppers give the salad its colour contrast.
- Cumin ties the beans and lime together.
- Twenty minutes of resting lets the vinaigrette soak into the beans.
Serving Ideas
Serve chilled as a side, or with tortilla chips for scooping.
Storage and Reheating
Refrigerate
Refrigerate up to 4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use dried beans?
The recipe is written for canned beans, rinsed and drained.
How far ahead can it be made?
Up to 4 days refrigerated, and it improves after at least 20 minutes of marinating.
