Pinto Bean Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor, this Pinto Bean Salad is a quick and healthy recipe perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or picnic lunches. Loaded with nutrient-rich pinto beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime-cumin dressing, this salad delivers a satisfying combination of textures and bright flavors in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a perfect plant-based side or light main dish. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing summer salad or a protein-packed vegan option, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups pinto beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium avocado
Instructions
Rinse and drain the pinto beans if using canned beans, or cook and cool them if preparing from dried beans.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Dice the cucumber, red onion, and avocado into small bite-sized pieces.
Chop the fresh cilantro finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pinto beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is well coated.
Just before serving, gently fold in the diced avocado to prevent it from becoming mushy.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1434 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.6 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2017 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.9 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.8 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.1 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 3109 mg | 66% | |
*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.
