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Bean, Corn and Lime Salad– Bright, Zesty & Healthy

Bean, Corn and Lime Salad– Bright, Zesty & Healthy

Jan 13, 2026

This fresh bean and corn salad is packed with kidney beans, cannellini beans, chickpeas, fresh green beans, corn, and red pepper, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Quick, healthy, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining, it’s a Citrus Direct favourite for fresh summer flavours.

Use this recipe as a guide. Add what you have in your garden, pantry, or what takes your fancy. We love making this when we have a Scarlett Runners, Butter Beans and Green Beans ripe in the garden. We would then add a total of around 500gms of fresh beans and delete the chick peas. When we can't get Limes we use Limequats or Lemons.

 Ingredients

  • 200g fresh green beans, trimmed and chopped into 2-3cm lengths
  • 1 tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tin cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2–3 fresh corn cobs, kernels removed after blanching (or 1 cup frozen corn, thawed)
  • 1 red capsicum, diced
  • Juice and zest of 2-4 limes (to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped (optional)

Method

  1. Blanch the green beans and corn: Boil in salted water for 2–3 minutes until bright green/yellow and slightly tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. Combine the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix kidney beans, cannellini beans, chickpeas, corn, red pepper, and blanched green beans.
  3. Make the lime dressing: Whisk together lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Garnish with fresh coriander or parsley, if using.
  6. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving, for best flavour.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken, fish, tor tofu
  • Add avocado chunks for extra creaminess
  • Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds, feta, or crumbled cheese for extra texture
  • Great with crusty sour dough bread.

Tips & Variations

  • Use fresh lime juice for the brightest flavour.
  • Add a dash of smoked paprika or chopped red chilli for a spicy kick.
  • Add red onion or spring onion
  • Keeps well in the fridge for 1–3 days — perfect for meal prep.

Photo Above: Bean, corn and lime salad with fresh green beans and red pepper