Super Simple Black Bean Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, this Super Simple Black Bean Salad is a must-try for anyone seeking a quick and healthy dish packed with protein and vibrant veggies. Featuring tender black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and zesty red bell pepper, this colorful salad is brought to life with a tangy lime and cumin dressing that takes just minutes to whisk together. With a prep time of only 10 minutes and no cooking required, it’s the perfect go-to for busy weeknights, lazy summer afternoons, or meal prep sessions. Serve it as a refreshing side dish, atop tacos and wraps, or enjoy it on its own as a satisfying salad that’s naturally gluten-free, vegan, and full of nutritious goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz Black beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Corn (canned or frozen, thawed)
- 1 Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 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, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the black bean mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately if short on time.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish, salad, or topping for tacos or wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1974 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1593 mg | 34% | |
*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.
