Orange and Cilantro Bean Salad

Bright, refreshing, and packed with bold flavors, this Orange and Cilantro Bean Salad is a vibrant medley of textures and tastes that's guaranteed to elevate your table. Combining tender black beans and cannellini beans with juicy orange segments, fresh cilantro, and crisp red onion, this dish brims with wholesome ingredients. The zesty dressing—featuring olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, and a hint of ground cumin—ties everything together with a delightful mix of tangy and slightly sweet notes. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this quick and healthy salad is perfect as a light side dish or a refreshing complement to grilled proteins. Ideal for meal prep or entertaining, it’s a gluten-free, vegetarian option that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans
• 1 can (15 oz) canned cannellini beans
• 2 large orange
• 0.5 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned black beans and cannellini beans thoroughly under cold water. Set aside to let them drain completely.

Step 2

Peel the oranges, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Segment the oranges by cutting between the membranes or chop them into bite-sized pieces. Reserve any juice that drips while you work.

Step 3

Finely chop the cilantro and thinly slice half of a medium red onion.

Step 4

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and any reserved orange juice.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, cannellini beans, orange pieces, cilantro, and red onion.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with additional salt or lime juice.

Step 8

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve as a side dish, or pair it with grilled proteins or warm bread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1329.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1511.7

Total Fat 46.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3825.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 221.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.3g	0%
Total Sugars 39.2g
Protein 64.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 588.5mg	0%
Iron 22.3mg	0%
Potassium 3986.9mg	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: 26.6%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 56.8%