5 from 3 votes
Black Bean Salad Recipe
This flavorful crispy black bean salad is loaded with vibrant colors and fresh flavors for a delicious side dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
cups
Calories:
149 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans
- 1 (7-oz) can corn
- ½ cup red onion chopped, finely
- ½ small red bell pepper chopped
- 3 talks green onion chopped, optional
- ⅔ cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
- 1 avocado diced, optional
For the Dressing:
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 3 Tbsp lime juice red wine vinegar, or lemon juice
- 1 garlic small clove
- ½ cup cilantro finely chopped, optional, fresh
- ½ tsp salt to taste, sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix together the ingredients for the black bean salad dressing in a small bowl or a measuring cup. Set aside until ready to use.
- Drain the can of black beans into a colander and rinse the beans under cold water. Shake the colander to remove any excess water, and transfer black beans to a large large bowl. Repeat this step for the canned corn.
- Chop the red onion, green onion, and jalapeno, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Transfer to the mixing bowl with the beans and corn.
- Pour the salad dressing into the mixing bowl and toss well to coat all of the ingredients.
- If adding, gently fold in the diced avocado just before serving.
- Serve black bean salad with your main dish, and enjoy!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1Serving (of 8)
Calories
149kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Sodium
447mg
(19%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving (of 8) | |
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.