Black Bean Cucumber Salad
Bright, fresh, and delightfully simple, this Black Bean Cucumber Salad is a vibrant medley of flavors and textures that comes together in just 15 minutes — no cooking required! Packed with protein-rich black beans, crisp diced cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is crowned with a zesty lime and honey (or agave for a vegan twist) dressing that's lightly spiced with cumin and garlic powder. Chopped cilantro adds a fresh herbaceous kick, making this dish the perfect balance of tangy, crunchy, and satisfying. Serve it chilled as a refreshing side dish, a light meal, or as a delightful addition to your summer barbecue spread. Gluten-free, customizable, and loaded with nutrients, this easy-to-make salad is destined to become a household favorite. Keywords: Black Bean Cucumber Salad, fresh salad recipe, healthy side dish, vegan salad recipe, quick salad recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz black beans (canned, drained, and rinsed)
- 1 medium English cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (or agave syrup for vegan option)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or agave syrup), ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the vegetables and beans are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice if desired.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a light meal or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.7 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 820 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.9 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.0 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2382 mg | 51% | |
*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.
