Cool Cucumber and Black Bean Summer Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this Cool Cucumber and Black Bean Summer Salad is the perfect dish to elevate your warm-weather meals. Featuring crisp cucumbers, hearty black beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, and the zing of freshly squeezed lime, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes for an effortless, healthy option. A hint of ground cumin and a drizzle of olive oil add depth, while fresh cilantro and optional creamy avocado take it to the next level. Whether you're serving it as a refreshing side dish for your next barbecue or enjoying it as a light lunch, this gluten-free and vegan salad is an irresistible celebration of summer's best ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium (chopped) Cucumber
• 1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed) Black beans
• 1.5 cups (halved) Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium (finely diced) Red onion
• 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
• 1 medium (diced) Optional avocado

Directions

Step 1

Start by prepping your vegetables: chop the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, and chop the fresh cilantro.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

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

Step 5

If desired, gently fold in the diced avocado for an extra creamy texture and flavor boost.

Step 6

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Step 7

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Serve as a refreshing side dish or enjoy on its own as a light, nutritious meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1398.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1013.4

Total Fat 54.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2532.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.7g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 32.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 362.8mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 2137.0mg	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: 45.9%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 42.2%