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Black Bean Salad

This black bean salad is a colorful and refreshing blend of beans, corn, peppers, herbs and avocado, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. A quick and easy salad that pairs well with grilled meats, and makes for a perfect light lunch.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 195 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the salad
  • 2 cans black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 Jalapeño remove seeds and ribs, then mince finely
  • 1 cup corn kernels can be fresh, canned or thawed from frozen
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • 3/4 cup orange bell pepper seeded and finely diced
  • 1/3 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro leaves chopped
For the dressing
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the salad
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  1. Place the beans, tomatoes, jalapeno, corn, avocado, bell pepper, onion and cilantro in a large bowl. 
For the dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper.
  2. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Make ahead instructions: Assemble according to instructions, except omit the avocado. Refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Add the avocado right before serving.
  • This recipe calls for removing the ribs and seeds from the jalapeno, which results in a mild salad with very little heat. If you prefer a spicier salad, leave some of the ribs and seeds in the peppers.

Nutrition Information

Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 337mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 380IU (8%) Vitamin C 10.6mg (12%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195

% Daily Value*

Calories 195kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 337mg 7%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 380IU 8%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 12%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.