Easy Black Bean Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Easy Black Bean Salad is the perfect quick and healthy side dish or light meal. Packed with protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this vibrant salad gets an herby kick from fresh cilantro and a tangy citrus boost from lime juice. A simple dressing of olive oil, cumin, and spices ties everything together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Whether you're meal prepping, looking for a picnic-friendly dish, or topping off your tacos, this zesty black bean salad is a versatile, colorful crowd-pleaser you'll turn to again and again.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 2 cups (canned, rinsed and drained) Black beans
• 1 cup (canned or fresh) Sweet corn kernels
• 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup (finely diced) Red onion
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro (fresh)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

3. Pour the dressing over the mixed ingredients in the large bowl.

4. Toss everything together gently until well combined and the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

5. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to suit your preference.

6. Cover the bowl and let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

7. Serve the black bean salad cold or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (229.6g)

Calories		202
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		8.3 g	11%
	Saturated Fat	1.1 g	6%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		516 mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate		28.0 g	10%
	Dietary Fiber	7.3 g	26%
	Total Sugars	6.7 g
Protein		7.1 g	14%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		59 mg	5%
Iron		2.1 mg	11%
Potassium		318 mg	7%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 298 cal (34.7%%)

Protein: 113 cal (13.2%%)

Carbs: 448 cal (52.1%%)