Black Bean Salad Santa Fe
Bursting with vibrant colors and zesty flavors, the Black Bean Salad Santa Fe is a quick and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, crisp red bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a refreshing hint of cilantro, this salad is as healthy as it is delicious. A tangy lime and olive oil dressing, infused with garlic, ground cumin, and a touch of optional jalapeño for heat, brings it all together for a bold Southwestern-inspired taste. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it an ideal side dish, light main course, or topping for tacos and wraps. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or meal prep, this Black Bean Salad Santa Fe is a must-try for fans of fresh, flavorful, and easy-to-make recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (cooked or from a can, drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 1.5 cups (cooked or from a can, drained) Sweet corn kernels
- 1 (small, diced) Red bell pepper
- 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup (finely chopped) Red onion
- 1 (large, diced) Avocado
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons (to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (to taste) Black pepper
- 1 (small, finely chopped for heat) Optional: Jalapeño pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. If using jalapeño, add it to the dressing at this step.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Gently toss the salad to ensure all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing. Be careful not to mash the avocado.
Taste the salad and adjust the salt, lime juice, or spices if needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a side dish, light main course, or filling for tacos or wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.5 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2400 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.7 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.8 g | 171% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2663 mg | 57% | |
*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.
