Black Bean Salad for Weight Watching People
Packed with fresh, vibrant ingredients, this Black Bean Salad for Weight Watching People is the perfect guilt-free dish to keep you feeling nourished and satisfied. Bursting with protein-rich black beans, hydrating cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crunchy red bell pepper, this colorful salad is not only delicious but also full of fiber, making it ideal for weight management. Tossed in a zesty lime and cumin dressing, it's a wholesome, low-calorie meal that comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or snack, this easy-to-make salad is a refreshing choice for anyone mindful of their health goals. Plus, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and packed with bold, satisfying flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned black beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned black beans thoroughly under running water. Set aside to allow excess water to drain.
Dice the cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters, depending on their size.
Peel and dice the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces.
Core and dice the red bell pepper into small cubes.
Finely chop half of a red onion.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more lime juice, salt, or pepper as per your preference.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.9 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1868 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.5 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.2 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 37.0 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2737 mg | 58% | |
*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.
