Jumping Black Bean Salad
Bursting with bold flavors and refreshing textures, the Jumping Black Bean Salad is your go-to recipe for a vibrant, nutrient-packed meal. This 15-minute wonder combines hearty black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty lime-cumin dressing. Accented with crisp red bell pepper, sharp red onion, and aromatic cilantro, every bite delivers a delightful balance of freshness and spice, especially with the optional jalapeño kick. Perfect as a standalone salad, a taco topping, or a side dish for grilled proteins, this easy, no-cook recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and loaded with fiber and antioxidants, making it a healthy crowd-pleaser you’ll turn to time and time again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Sweet corn (canned or fresh, cooked)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 large Avocado (diced)
- 2 medium Lime (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 small Jalapeño (finely diced, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, red bell pepper, 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 dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients in the dressing.
If using, add the finely diced jalapeño for a spicy kick and toss again.
Just before serving, gently fold in the diced avocado to avoid mashing it.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed (add a pinch more salt or lime juice).
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy as a standalone dish, taco filling, or alongside grilled proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1366 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.6 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2667 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.9 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.1 g | 200% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 46.5 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 3695 mg | 79% | |
*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.
