Thai Style Black Bean Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Thai Style Black Bean Salad is a refreshing, healthy twist on classic Asian-inspired dishes. Packed with tender black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and diced red bell peppers, it’s paired with a zesty lime-soy-sesame dressing that seamlessly blends savory, tangy, and slightly sweet notes. Fresh cilantro and crunchy roasted peanuts elevate the texture and flavor, while optional slices of red chili add a subtle kick. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or a wholesome snack. Enjoy a protein-packed, vegan-friendly dish that's not only delicious but also effortlessly nutritious.
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Ingredients
- 425 grams Black beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
- 1 Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small Red onion (finely diced)
- 30 grams Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 50 grams Roasted peanuts (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 Fresh red chili (thinly sliced, optional for heat)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
Step 2
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the black bean and vegetable mixture. Toss well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 4
If desired, gently mix in the sliced fresh red chili for an added kick of heat.
Step 5
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts on top for a crunchy finishing touch.
Step 6
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Delicious as a side dish, lunch, or light dinner.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1215.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 987.0 |
| Total Fat 42.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2480.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 120.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 36.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.0g | |
| Protein 45.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 300.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2760.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories