Diva Diabetic's Black Bean Salad with Chili Lime Dressing

Brighten up your table with Diva Diabetic’s Black Bean Salad with Chili Lime Dressing, a vibrant, diabetes-friendly dish that's as nutritious as it is flavorful! This no-cook recipe brings together tender black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp bell pepper, cucumber, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty homemade chili lime dressing. Spiked with fresh cilantro and optional jalapeño for a bold kick, this refreshing salad is packed with protein, fiber, and a satisfying crunch in every bite. Whisked together in under 15 minutes, this gluten-free and heart-healthy recipe is perfect as a light lunch, a side dish for tacos, or a crowd-pleasing addition to your summer cookouts. Bursting with flavor and color, it’s the perfect way to eat the rainbow while keeping your health in check!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz can (drained and rinsed) Black beans
• 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
• 1 (diced) Red bell pepper
• 1 (diced) Cucumber
• 1 small (finely chopped) Red onion
• 1 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 1 (seeded and finely chopped, optional) Jalapeño
• 1 (diced) Avocado
• 3 tbsp (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 tsp (or to taste) Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly. Set them aside to dry.

Step 2

Prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper and cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and seed and finely chop the jalapeño (if using).

Step 3

Chop the fresh cilantro and dice the avocado right before assembling the salad to prevent browning.

Step 4

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

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using). Toss gently to mix.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Gently fold in the diced avocado to prevent mashing it.

Step 8

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or refrigerate for up to 1 day for the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(745.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	480.8

Total Fat 31.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1262.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g	0%
Total Sugars 23.7g
Protein 6.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 136.0mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 1367.8mg	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: 55.3%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 39.4%