Cool Cucumber and Black Bean Summer Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this Cool Cucumber and Black Bean Summer Salad is the perfect dish to elevate your warm-weather meals. Featuring crisp cucumbers, hearty black beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, and the zing of freshly squeezed lime, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes for an effortless, healthy option. A hint of ground cumin and a drizzle of olive oil add depth, while fresh cilantro and optional creamy avocado take it to the next level. Whether you're serving it as a refreshing side dish for your next barbecue or enjoying it as a light lunch, this gluten-free and vegan salad is an irresistible celebration of summer's best ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium (chopped) Cucumber
- 1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 1.5 cups (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium (finely diced) Red onion
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
- 1 medium (diced) Optional avocado
Instructions
Start by prepping your vegetables: chop the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, and chop the fresh cilantro.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the lime dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
If desired, gently fold in the diced avocado for an extra creamy texture and flavor boost.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve as a refreshing side dish or enjoy on its own as a light, nutritious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
209 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.9 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 447 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 467 mg | 10% | |
*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.
