Black Bean Salad
Black Bean Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that combines hearty black beans with fresh vegetables, vibrant herbs, and zesty lime juice. Perfect for summer barbecues, weeknight dinners, or meal prep, this easy-to-make salad bursts with flavor in every bite. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can enjoy a healthy and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the rinsed black beans.
- Incorporate halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss all ingredients until well combined.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve chilled as a side or main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg