Colorful Black Bean and Crab Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant Colorful Black Bean and Crab Salad, a delicious blend of fresh, wholesome ingredients that’s as satisfying as it is visually stunning. Packed with protein-rich black beans, tender crab meat, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and a medley of crisp vegetables, this salad is elevated by a zesty lime-cumin dressing that ties it all together. Optional creamy avocado adds a luxurious touch, while fresh cilantro and green onions provide bursts of flavor in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make dish is perfect as a light lunch, a nutritious side, or a shareable appetizer. Gluten-free, packed with nutrients, and bursting with color, this salad is sure to become a crowd favorite!
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Ingredients
- 15 oz Black beans (canned, drained, and rinsed)
- 8 oz Crab meat (fresh or canned, drained if canned)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Sweet corn (canned or fresh, drained if canned)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 stalks Green onions (sliced)
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 large Avocado (diced, optional)
Directions
Step 1
Drain and rinse the canned black beans thoroughly, and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Gently fold in the crab meat, ensuring it stays intact. If using fresh crab meat, check for and remove any shells.
Step 3
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl, and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 6
If using avocado, carefully fold in the diced avocado to avoid mashing it.
Step 7
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.
Step 8
Cover and refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1569.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1448.9 |
| Total Fat 66.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 120.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3415.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 153.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 52.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.5g | |
| Protein 81.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 441.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4236.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories