Black Bean Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Black Bean Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes—a zesty, no-cook recipe bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This quick and easy salad combines hearty black beans, tangy sun-dried tomatoes in oil, and crisp red bell peppers with a refreshing hint of lime and the earthy aroma of ground cumin. Fresh cilantro and a touch of minced garlic elevate its flavor profile, while the simple olive oil and lime dressing ties everything together seamlessly. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a healthy weekday lunch. Serve it as a standalone dish or as a colorful side to grilled meats or tacos. Packed with protein and flavor, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups black beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, julienned)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, julienned sun-dried tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the black bean mixture and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours for a more intense flavor. Stir before serving if refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.0 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 374 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 576 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.
