5 from 27 votes
Easy Black Bean Salad
This Easy Black Bean Salad brings together black beans, sweet corn, red onions, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and fresh herbs all tossed in a tangy lime and olive oil dressing. The combination creates a colorful and textured salad featuring creamy avocado and crisp veggies, with a hint of heat from jalapeño and warming spices. Chilling the salad allows the flavors to meld, making it a versatile dish for picnics, potlucks, or simple side servings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
299 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299
% 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.