Fiesta Black Bean Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Fiesta Black Bean Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Featuring protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp bell peppers, this colorful dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Fresh cilantro and a hint of jalapeño add a zingy, herbaceous kick, while a zesty lime and cumin dressing ties it all together with a hint of sweetness from honey. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile salad can be served as a refreshing side dish, a dip alongside tortilla chips, or even a light yet satisfying main course. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or meal prep, this easy black bean salad is guaranteed to bring a festive flair to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (cooked or one 15 oz can, drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 1 cup (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed) Corn kernels
- 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium (diced, any color) Bell pepper
- 0.5 medium (finely diced) Red onion
- 0.25 cup (fresh, chopped) Cilantro
- 1 small (seeded and finely diced, optional) Jalapeño
- 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using). Toss gently to mix.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the mixed salad ingredients. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats all the vegetables and beans evenly.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish, dip with tortilla chips, or as a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.3 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2366 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.6 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1271 mg | 27% | |
*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.
