Sweet Spicy Black Bean Salad or Dip
Brighten up your table with this Sweet Spicy Black Bean Salad or Dip—a colorful, flavor-packed dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious! Bursting with tender black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy red bell pepper, this vibrant recipe gets a zesty kick from fresh lime juice and minced jalapeño, all tied together with a touch of honey and smoky cumin dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this dish can be served as a refreshing salad or paired with crispy tortilla chips for the ultimate party dip. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or easy entertaining, this quick, healthy, and gluten-free recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- 1 Jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 3 tbsp Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. 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 black bean mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if needed.
Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately as a salad, or pair with tortilla chips as a dip. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
977 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.9 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2025 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.2 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.5 g | 134% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2453 mg | 52% | |
*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.
