Super Simple Black Bean Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, this Super Simple Black Bean Salad is a must-try for anyone seeking a quick and healthy dish packed with protein and vibrant veggies. Featuring tender black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and zesty red bell pepper, this colorful salad is brought to life with a tangy lime and cumin dressing that takes just minutes to whisk together. With a prep time of only 10 minutes and no cooking required, it’s the perfect go-to for busy weeknights, lazy summer afternoons, or meal prep sessions. Serve it as a refreshing side dish, atop tacos and wraps, or enjoy it on its own as a satisfying salad that’s naturally gluten-free, vegan, and full of nutritious goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz Black beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup Corn (canned or frozen, thawed)
• 1 Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
• 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, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the black bean mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 5

Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately if short on time.

Step 6

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish, salad, or topping for tacos or wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(735.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	690.3

Total Fat 30.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1974.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.5g	0%
Total Sugars 9.6g
Protein 27.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 179.3mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 1593.3mg	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: 38.6%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 45.9%