Healthy Black Bean Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Healthy Black Bean Salad is a refreshing, nutrient-rich dish that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. Featuring protein-packed black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell pepper, sweet corn, and creamy avocado, this salad is a colorful medley of textures and flavors. Tossed in a zesty lime and olive oil dressing with a hint of cumin, it’s refreshingly light yet deeply flavorful. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy salad is perfect for meal prep, a healthy lunch, or a crowd-pleasing side dish at any gathering. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, it’s a satisfying option for anyone seeking fresh, wholesome recipes with a delicious twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz Black beans, cooked or canned (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 medium Cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup Sweet corn, cooked or canned (rinsed and drained)
• 1 medium Avocado, diced
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and sweet corn.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the black bean mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 4

Add the diced avocado last and fold it in carefully to prevent it from mashing.

Step 5

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, salt, or pepper if desired.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a light meal or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1193.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1072.3

Total Fat 54.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2245.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.0g	0%
Total Sugars 20.9g
Protein 36.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 266.0mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 2914.1mg	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: 43.3%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 44.0%