Pinto Bean Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor, this Pinto Bean Salad is a quick and healthy recipe perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or picnic lunches. Loaded with nutrient-rich pinto beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime-cumin dressing, this salad delivers a satisfying combination of textures and bright flavors in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a perfect plant-based side or light main dish. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing summer salad or a protein-packed vegan option, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pinto beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium avocado
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and drain the pinto beans if using canned beans, or cook and cool them if preparing from dried beans.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Dice the cucumber, red onion, and avocado into small bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Chop the fresh cilantro finely.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pinto beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is well coated.
Step 7
Just before serving, gently fold in the diced avocado to prevent it from becoming mushy.
Step 8
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1047.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1434.3 |
| Total Fat 91.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2017.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 128.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 45.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.3g | |
| Protein 38.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 278.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3109.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories