Healthy Black Bean Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Healthy Black Bean Salad is a refreshing, nutrient-rich dish that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. Featuring protein-packed black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell pepper, sweet corn, and creamy avocado, this salad is a colorful medley of textures and flavors. Tossed in a zesty lime and olive oil dressing with a hint of cumin, it’s refreshingly light yet deeply flavorful. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy salad is perfect for meal prep, a healthy lunch, or a crowd-pleasing side dish at any gathering. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, it’s a satisfying option for anyone seeking fresh, wholesome recipes with a delicious twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz Black beans, cooked or canned (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 medium Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup Sweet corn, cooked or canned (rinsed and drained)
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and sweet corn.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the black bean mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Add the diced avocado last and fold it in carefully to prevent it from mashing.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, salt, or pepper if desired.
Serve immediately as a light meal or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
312 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.6 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 254 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 942 mg | 20% | |
*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.
