Mexican bean salad

Mexican bean salad

Not one to leave your tummy rumbling, this filling salad really hits the spot and has a spicy kick

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preperation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Lower the eggs into boiling water and boil for 6½ mins, then put into a bowl of cold water to cool. Slice the avocados and place in a large bowl with the beans, onion, coriander and tomatoes. Measure 3 tbsp of the dressing into a small bowl, then mix in the chilli and cumin. Once the eggs have cooled but are still warm, peel off the shells and cut into quarters. Toss the salad with the dressing and nestle in the eggs. Serve straight away - delicious with toasted tortillas.
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Make it a meal

For a tasty supper or lunchbox snack, pile the Mexican bean salad into the centre of a flour tortilla or stuff into a pitta, then grate over some cheddar and add a dollop of natural yogurt. Roll up the tortilla or close over the pitta tightly and eat.

Per serving

430 kcalories, protein 20g, carbohydrate 25g, fat 29 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 10g, salt 1.61 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2007.

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Taste team comment

'This bean salad was quick to make and the recipe easy to follow - great for a light lunch or supper. We really enjoyed the combination of beans and avocados, too.'

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  • 11 February 2008

    Kimberley rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Simple and easy to make, served with fajitas and potato wedges - everyone loved it!

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    Lynsey rated and commented on this recipe

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    Delicious and quick - used leftovers for lunchbox the next day

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    I made this as part of a cold buffet and used the same bottled dressing as recommended(despite my reservations) and it was delicious! Everyone wanted the recipe!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preperation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Meat-free salad main

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 avocados , peeled and stoned
  • 2 x 400g cans of beans, (we used pinto bean and kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • small red onion , finely sliced
  • large bunch coriander , leaves only, roughly chopped
  • 250g punnet cherry tomatoes , halved
  • bottle bought good-quality dressing (we used English Provender Company Lime & Coriander dressing)
  • 1 red chilli , deseeded and finely sliced
  • ½ tsp cumin
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Per serving

430 kcalories, protein 20g, carbohydrate 25g, fat 29 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 10g, salt 1.61 g

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