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Black Bean Salad

A refreshing and nutritious black bean salad, perfect as a side dish or light meal, packed with protein and fiber.
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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
  • 1/4 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 Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Add the diced avocado just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad can be served immediately or chilled for an hour to enhance the flavors.

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