Easy Black Bean Salad
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5
Easy Black Bean Salad
Description
Easy Black Bean Salad includes three cans of rinsed black beans and sweet corn combined with diced red onion, two kinds of bell peppers, quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped avocado, cilantro, green onions, and jalapeño. The dressing uses lime juice and zest, olive oil, red wine vinegar, chili powder, cumin, and salt to tie the flavors together. After tossing all ingredients, the salad benefits from chilling for a few hours to deepen the taste. This salad is fresh, vibrant, and suitable for serving as a side or light meal.
The salad balances creamy avocado with crunchy vegetables and a mildly spicy lime-based dressing. The jalapeño adds a subtle heat while the spices contribute warmth, complementing the freshness of the herbs. It requires no cooking, making it especially practical for quick preparation and refrigerator storage before serving.
To serve, garnish with crushed corn chips and extra avocado slices if desired. It pairs well with grilled meats or as part of a casual buffet. Leftovers keep well chilled and maintain good texture when stored properly.
Ingredients
- 3 cans 15.5 oz each black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 .5 oz can sweet corn rinsed and drained
- 1 red onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper chopped, orange
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomato quartered
- 2 avocado chopped
- 1/3 cup cilantro finely chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 1 jalapeño finely chopped
- lime juice of 1
- lime zest of 1
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
Garnish:
- lime crushed corn chips, sliced avocado
- avocado crushed corn chips, sliced avocado
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, add all of the ingredients and toss to combine. Taste, and adjust for seasoning.
- For best results, cover and chill for 2-3 hours or overnight to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 725mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1965IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 78.1mg | 87% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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