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Black Bean Salad Recipe
This black bean salad is loaded with fresh corn, creamy avocado, crunchy onions and chilies, all tossed in a zesty vinaigrette, a perfect side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 237 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cans black beans (15 ounces each) drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 Jalapeno peppers chopped (use green bell pepper for a milder version)
- 1 small red onion chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1.5 cups fresh corn from 1 ear of corn - frozen or canned is okay to use
- 1 avocado diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon spicy chili flakes optional
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce or to taste – I like to use a couple tablespoons
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour the drained and rinsed black beans into a large bowl.
- Mix in the peppers, onion, corn, avocado, garlic, and cilantro.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, cumin, paprika, chili flakes, hot sauce and a bit of salt and pepper. Pour it into the mixing bowl and mix everything until it is nicely coated. Adjust for salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
- Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Longer is better for develop more flavor.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Sodium
421mg
(18%)
Potassium
615mg
(18%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
865IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 615mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 865IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.