Easy Yummy Black Bean Salad
Bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors, this Easy Yummy Black Bean Salad is the perfect go-to dish for a healthy side or light main course. Packed with protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and crisp red bell pepper, this salad delivers both nutrition and irresistible texture. A zesty lime-cumin dressing ties everything together, while an optional sprinkle of cilantro adds a refreshing herbal kick. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this black bean salad is ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or potlucks. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with grilled chicken or tacos for a versatile, crowd-pleasing meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 1 cup (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained) Corn kernels
- 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
- 1 cup (diced) Cucumber
- 1 small (finely diced) Red onion
- 1 cup (loosely packed, chopped, optional) Cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly and place them in a large mixing bowl.
If using frozen corn, defrost it by running it under warm water. If using canned corn, drain it well. Add the corn to the bowl with the black beans.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper and cucumber, and finely dice the red onion. Add all the veggies to the mixing bowl.
Chop the cilantro, if using, and add it to the bowl for a fresh, herbal flavor boost.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently but thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, black pepper, or lime juice, if needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld together. This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5951 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.9 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 20854 mg | 907% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 999.9 g | 364% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 355.5 g | 1270% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.9 g | ||
| Protein | 353.9 g | 708% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3053 mg | 235% | |
| Iron | 92.4 mg | 513% | |
| Potassium | 1628 mg | 35% | |
*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.
