Thai Style Black Bean Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Thai Style Black Bean Salad is a refreshing, healthy twist on classic Asian-inspired dishes. Packed with tender black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and diced red bell peppers, it’s paired with a zesty lime-soy-sesame dressing that seamlessly blends savory, tangy, and slightly sweet notes. Fresh cilantro and crunchy roasted peanuts elevate the texture and flavor, while optional slices of red chili add a subtle kick. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or a wholesome snack. Enjoy a protein-packed, vegan-friendly dish that's not only delicious but also effortlessly nutritious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 425 grams Black beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
- 1 Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small Red onion (finely diced)
- 30 grams Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 50 grams Roasted peanuts (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 Fresh red chili (thinly sliced, optional for heat)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the black bean and vegetable mixture. Toss well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
If desired, gently mix in the sliced fresh red chili for an added kick of heat.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts on top for a crunchy finishing touch.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Delicious as a side dish, lunch, or light dinner.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
987 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.1 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2480 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.2 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.3 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 45.8 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2760 mg | 59% | |
*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.
