Banana Black Bean Salad
Add a playful twist to your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Banana Black Bean Salad! Perfectly balancing sweet and savory flavors, this recipe combines creamy slices of ripe banana with protein-packed black beans, crisp red bell pepper, and aromatic cilantro, all brought together with a zesty lime-cumin dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this unique salad is light yet satisfying, making it an ideal side dish or main course for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Whether you're looking for a surprising conversation starter at your next potluck or a quick, healthy meal, this black bean salad with bananas will leave everyone asking for the recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Bananas
- 1 cup Cooked black beans
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice them into bite-sized rounds. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the cooked black beans to the bowl with the bananas.
Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and finely chop the red onion. Add both to the bowl.
Chop fresh cilantro finely and add it to the mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the banana and bean mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the bananas.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice if desired.
Serve the salad immediately as a side dish or light main course. For best results, consume the salad fresh to enjoy the textures and flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.0 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 246 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 545 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
