Colorful Black Bean Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Colorful Black Bean Salad is a quick and healthy dish that’s perfect for any occasion! Packed with protein-rich black beans, crisp bell peppers, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of zesty lime, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Tossed in a tangy, cumin-spiced dressing with a touch of honey (or agave for a vegan spin), it’s ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish, a topping for tacos, or even a standalone meal. Naturally gluten-free and loaded with fresh veggies, this black bean salad is a colorful, crowd-pleasing favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Black beans
• 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
• 1 (diced) Red bell pepper
• 1 (diced) Yellow bell pepper
• 0.5 (finely chopped) Red onion
• 1 cup (fresh, canned, or frozen) Corn kernels
• 0.25 cup (chopped, optional) Cilantro
• 3 tbsp Lime juice
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Honey (or agave syrup for vegan option)
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp (to taste) Salt
• 0.25 tsp (to taste) Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, corn kernels, and cilantro (if using).

Step 2

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or agave syrup), ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 3

3. Pour the dressing over the black bean and vegetable mixture.

Step 4

4. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice.

Step 6

6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

7. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or enjoy as a light, healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(7211.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5989.7

Total Fat 81.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 20848.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1009.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 355.8g	0%
Total Sugars 78.3g
Protein 354.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3030.5mg	0%
Iron 92.3mg	0%
Potassium 1742.5mg	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: 11.8%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 65.3%