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Black Bean Salad

A refreshing and nutritious black bean salad packed with flavor and healthy ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 220

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 avocado ripe 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.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This salad can be served as a side dish or a light main course. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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