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Marinated Cilantro Lime Bean Salad
Laura

Marinated Cilantro Lime Bean Salad

A bright vegan bean salad made with chickpeas, cannellini beans, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, lime, and a creamy roasted garlic dressing.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar For pickling and dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Plus more to taste
  • 1 jalapeño Thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion Thinly sliced
  • 2 limes Zested and juiced
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves Crushed
  • 2 teaspoons agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon yellow miso paste
  • 2/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves Divided
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans Drained and rinsed
  • 2 ripe avocados For serving
  • 6 crisp tostadas For serving

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Blender
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Pickle the jalapeño: Whisk vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Add sliced jalapeño and cilantro, toss, and set aside.
  2. Soften the onion: Mix red onion with the zest and juice of one lime and a pinch of salt. Massage gently until slightly softened.
  3. Prepare the cucumber: Crack the cucumber with the flat side of a knife, slice into one-inch pieces, salt, and rest for ten minutes. Squeeze out excess liquid.
  4. Make the dressing: Warm olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook for two to three minutes until golden. Blend with jalapeño, remaining lime, agave, miso, cilantro, and salt.
  5. Combine: Add beans, cucumber, and remaining cilantro to the onion. Pour over the dressing and toss gently.
  6. Serve: Mash avocado with salt and spread over tostadas. Top with bean salad and pickled jalapeño.

Notes

  • Rest the finished salad for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.
  • Keep avocado and tostadas separate during storage.
  • Remove jalapeño seeds for a milder salad.