• Sun. Nov 30th, 2025
Zesty Bean & Sweetcorn Crunch Salad CupsZesty Bean & Sweetcorn Crunch Salad Cups. Picture: Supplied

Heeey my beautiful Fam!

I hope you are feeling happy, radiant, confident, cute, irresistible, and of course… STARVING in the best possible way!

So tell me — do you remember that lettuce cup recipe we made last week?
Well guess what? Today, we are doing a remix!

Today I whipped up something similar, but trust me, she’s her own girl:
Zesty Bean & Sweetcorn Crunch Salad Cups — and yes, the “cups” are lettuce again because… why fix what’s deliciously not broken?

This one is SUPER healthy, super light, and perfect for my veggie-loving babes who want flavour without the meat. If that’s you, oh honey… you are about to fall head over heels.

Now listen fam, I don’t know what your daily food vibe is — maybe you are vegan-ish, maybe you are protein-obsessed, maybe you are like “I will eat anything if it tastes good.”
But can I ask a teeny tiny favour?

Try this recipe. Just once.
If you hate it, we will never speak of it again. Poof — gone, erased, deleted from the universe.

Alright, enough talking…
Let me show you how to make this crunchy, zesty, super easy, super tasty little masterpiece.
Let’s cook, fam!

How to make Zesty Bean & Sweetcorn Crunch Salad Cups

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup canned beans (red kidney or black beans), drained & rinsed
  • 1 cup sweetcorn (fresh, frozen or canned)
  • ½ red pepper, finely chopped
  • ½ cucumber, diced
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 1–2 spring onions, chopped
  • Handful of fresh coriander or parsley (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
  • Salt & black pepper
  • Lettuce cups or mini tortilla boats for serving

Method:

  1. Mix the base: In a bowl, combine beans, sweetcorn, red pepper, cucumber, carrot, and spring onions.
  2. Make the dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, chilli flakes, salt, and pepper.
  3. Combine: Pour dressing over the salad mix and toss gently.
  4. Serve: Spoon the mixture into lettuce cups or mini tortilla boats.
  5. Finish: Add fresh herbs on top and a final squeeze of lemon.

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By Asanda Mbayimbayi

Asanda Mbayimbayi is an award-winning Lifestyle News Editor and Journalist celebrated for her dynamic voice in digital lifestyle, entertainment, and hard news journalism. Honoured with the Galliova People’s Hero 2025 Award for her authentic storytelling and powerful connection with audiences, she continues to redefine journalism with purpose, empathy, and impact. With an instinct for uncovering stories that resonate and a deep understanding of audience engagement, Asanda brings clarity, depth, and heart to every piece she crafts. Beyond the newsroom, she wears many hats — Researcher, Qualified Bible Teacher, Content Creator, Producer, Motivational Speaker, and Book Editor to name a few — using her creative and spiritual insight to inspire transformation through words. Whether leading editorial teams, producing meaningful content, or motivating audiences, Asanda stands as a storyteller driven by faith, purpose, and the power of narrative to connect and inspire.

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