Black Bean Salad
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5
Black Bean Salad
Description
This Black Bean Salad features rinsed black beans mixed with halved cherry tomatoes, minced jalapeño with seeds removed for mild heat, fresh corn kernels, diced orange bell pepper, red onion, chopped cilantro, and diced avocado added just before serving. The accompanying dressing blends olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to add citrus tang and subtle spiciness.
The salad is lightly tossed to coat the ingredients with dressing while maintaining fresh vegetable textures and creamy avocado. The jalapeño preparation reduces sharp heat but leaves pleasant warmth. This combination gives a balanced flavor profile of sweetness, acidity, and spice with varied textures.
Prepared fresh, the salad can be assembled in advance without avocado, which is added right before serving to prevent browning. It pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, or as a standalone lunch option.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 2 cans black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomato 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 bell pepper seeded and finely diced, orange
- 1/3 cup red onion finely diced
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped, leaves
For the dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
For the salad
- Place the beans, tomatoes, jalapeno, corn, avocado, bell pepper, onion and cilantro in a large bowl.
For the dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Assemble the salad without avocado if making ahead; add avocado just before serving to avoid browning.
- Removing jalapeño seeds and ribs results in milder heat; retain some seeds for increased spiciness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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