Black Bean Edamame Salad with Avocado
The Black Bean Edamame Salad combines protein-rich black beans and edamame with sweet corn, diced Roma tomatoes, red onion, and fresh cilantro, dressed simply with lime juice and salt. Just before serving, creamy diced avocado is gently mixed in to add richness and texture. The salad can be chilled for enhanced melding of flavors or served after a short room temperature rest. This refreshing salad offers a balanced mix of crisp vegetables, beans, and herbaceous notes, making it a versatile side or light main dish.
Ingredients
- 15 oz. black beans rinsed and drained, canned
- 8 oz. edamame about 1.5 cups, cooked and shelled
- 1 cup corn sweet, cooked
- 4 Roma tomato
- 1/3 cup red onion
- 1/3 cup cilantro fresh
- 3 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 avocado large ripe
Instructions
- Prepare veggies: Dice the tomatoes and red onion. Roughly chop the cilantro, large stems removed.
- Combine: In a medium bowl, add all ingredients except avocado. Toss to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary (more lime juice, salt, etc.)
- Refrigerate: For best flavor, chill the salad in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving. (Or if you'd like to enjoy this immediately, that's great too! Let it sit at room temperature to marinate for 10-15 minutes instead.)
- Add avocado: When ready to serve, dice avocado, add to bowl, and gently toss. The acidity from the lime juice will help prevent the avocado from browning. I find this salad keeps for about 2-3 days covered in the refrigerator.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 6 cups of salad, suitable for multiple servings.
- Additions like 1/4 teaspoon cumin, 1 clove minced garlic, lime zest, or a touch of agave can customize flavor.
- For best taste, refrigerate the salad for 1-2 hours before serving or let it sit 10-15 minutes at room temperature if serving immediately.
- Add avocado just before serving to maintain color and texture; salad keeps 2-3 days refrigerated but avocado is best fresh.
- This salad was originally posted in September 2017 and updated in July 2024 for freshness and clarity.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 (1-cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Potassium | 726mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 527IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.