Black Bean Salad for Weight Watching People

Packed with fresh, vibrant ingredients, this Black Bean Salad for Weight Watching People is the perfect guilt-free dish to keep you feeling nourished and satisfied. Bursting with protein-rich black beans, hydrating cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crunchy red bell pepper, this colorful salad is not only delicious but also full of fiber, making it ideal for weight management. Tossed in a zesty lime and cumin dressing, it's a wholesome, low-calorie meal that comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or snack, this easy-to-make salad is a refreshing choice for anyone mindful of their health goals. Plus, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and packed with bold, satisfying flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned black beans
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned black beans thoroughly under running water. Set aside to allow excess water to drain.

Step 2

Dice the cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters, depending on their size.

Step 3

Peel and dice the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

Core and dice the red bell pepper into small cubes.

Step 5

Finely chop half of a red onion.

Step 6

Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more lime juice, salt, or pepper as per your preference.

Step 11

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(989.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	875.2

Total Fat 30.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1868.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.2g	0%
Total Sugars 16.5g
Protein 37.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 278.3mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 2737.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.8%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 52.9%