Black Bean Salad with Feta and Red Peppers
Bright, fresh, and packed with flavor, this Black Bean Salad with Feta and Red Peppers is a nutritious, no-cook recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights, summer gatherings, or meal prep. Featuring protein-rich black beans, crunchy diced red bell peppers, creamy crumbled feta, and a zesty kick from freshly squeezed lime juice, this vibrant dish is elevated with the earthy warmth of ground cumin and a fresh sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Tossed in a light olive oil dressing, it comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an effortless yet impressive side dish or a satisfying light meal. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for the ultimate healthy, flavor-packed recipe that’s both vegetarian-friendly and gluten-free.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Black beans (canned, drained, and rinsed)
- 1 large Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, diced red bell pepper, crumbled feta cheese, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to prepare the dressing.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the black bean mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
Step 4
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Step 5
Cover the salad and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 6
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (835.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 763.1 |
| Total Fat 31.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2074.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 93.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 33.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.6g | |
| Protein 31.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 232.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1774.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories