Colorful Black Bean Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Colorful Black Bean Salad is a quick and healthy dish that’s perfect for any occasion! Packed with protein-rich black beans, crisp bell peppers, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of zesty lime, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Tossed in a tangy, cumin-spiced dressing with a touch of honey (or agave for a vegan spin), it’s ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish, a topping for tacos, or even a standalone meal. Naturally gluten-free and loaded with fresh veggies, this black bean salad is a colorful, crowd-pleasing favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 1 (diced) Red bell pepper
- 1 (diced) Yellow bell pepper
- 0.5 (finely chopped) Red onion
- 1 cup (fresh, canned, or frozen) Corn kernels
- 0.25 cup (chopped, optional) Cilantro
- 3 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Honey (or agave syrup for vegan option)
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp (to taste) Salt
- 0.25 tsp (to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, corn kernels, and cilantro (if using).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or agave syrup), ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the black bean and vegetable mixture.
4. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or enjoy as a light, healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
963 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3198 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.4 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.0 g | 196% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 55.0 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 463 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 372 mg | 8% | |
*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.
