4.7 from 264 votes
Black Bean Salad
This Black Bean Salad combines canned black beans with fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro, tossed in a lime juice and olive oil dressing. Seasonings of salt, chili powder, and cumin lend a mild southwestern flavor. Chopped avocado added gently provides creaminess and richness, resulting in a fresh, vibrant salad ideal as a side or light meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
117 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 15 oz black beans rinsed and drained, canned
- 1 cup corn 1 large ear of sweet corn or 1 cup defrosted frozen corn
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved or grape tomato
- 1 cup red bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup onion red, chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- lime juice juice of 1 1/2 limes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 avocado pitted, peeled, and chopped, large
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, tomatoes, red pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, chili powder, and cumin. Stir to combine. Gently stir in the avocado and season with additional salt, if necessary. Serve.
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Notes
- Keep the salad refrigerated and consume within two days for optimal freshness and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
6g
Calories
117kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
397mg
(17%)
Potassium
356mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1240IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
41.3mg
(46%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1240IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 41.3mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.