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Black Bean Salad

A refreshing and nutritious black bean salad packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn fresh or canned
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium avocado diced
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and avocado.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time; however, add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

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