Black N White Bean Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Black N White Bean Salad is a protein-packed dish that's as wholesome as it is colorful. Featuring tender black beans and creamy cannellini beans tossed with crisp diced red bell pepper, juicy cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is a perfect balance of textures and tastes. A vibrant lime-cilantro dressing, lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup for a vegan twist, ties it all together with a hint of tangy citrus and warm cumin spice. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make recipe is great as a light lunch, an eye-catching side dish, or a refreshing make-ahead meal. Healthy, gluten-free, and packed with plant-based protein, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans
- 1 can (15 oz) Cannellini beans (white beans)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the black beans and cannellini beans, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion into small, evenly sized pieces. Add them to the bowl with the beans.
Chop the cilantro finely and mix it in with the other ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice, if needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy chilled!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
965 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1206 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.5 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.8 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 44.9 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 3096 mg | 66% | |
*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.
