Hearty Ranch-Style Bean Salad Recipe: A Flavorful Twist!
This Hearty Ranch-Style Bean Salad combines a variety of beans with a zesty ranch dressing, topped with crunchy tortilla strips, making it a perfect appetizer or side dish for any gathering.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 can kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh or thawed from frozen
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup ranch dressing homemade or store-bought
- 0.5 cup green onions chopped
- to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
- as desired tortilla strips for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, kidney beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, and red bell pepper.
- Pour the ranch dressing over the mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are well coated.
- Add chopped green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing gently.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Before serving, sprinkle with tortilla strips for a crunchy topping.
Notes
Feel free to use different types of beans or add diced avocado for an extra creamy touch. This salad is great for meal prep and can last up to 3 days refrigerated.