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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
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 200
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 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time. Just add the avocado right before serving to prevent browning.

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