Jumping Black Bean Salad
Bursting with bold flavors and refreshing textures, the Jumping Black Bean Salad is your go-to recipe for a vibrant, nutrient-packed meal. This 15-minute wonder combines hearty black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty lime-cumin dressing. Accented with crisp red bell pepper, sharp red onion, and aromatic cilantro, every bite delivers a delightful balance of freshness and spice, especially with the optional jalapeño kick. Perfect as a standalone salad, a taco topping, or a side dish for grilled proteins, this easy, no-cook recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and loaded with fiber and antioxidants, making it a healthy crowd-pleaser you’ll turn to time and time again.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Sweet corn (canned or fresh, cooked)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 large Avocado (diced)
- 2 medium Lime (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 small Jalapeño (finely diced, optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients in the dressing.
Step 4
If using, add the finely diced jalapeño for a spicy kick and toss again.
Step 5
Just before serving, gently fold in the diced avocado to avoid mashing it.
Step 6
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed (add a pinch more salt or lime juice).
Step 7
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy as a standalone dish, taco filling, or alongside grilled proteins.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1492.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1365.7 |
| Total Fat 64.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2666.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 172.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 56.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.5g | |
| Protein 46.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 315.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3695.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories