Banana Black Bean Salad

Add a playful twist to your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Banana Black Bean Salad! Perfectly balancing sweet and savory flavors, this recipe combines creamy slices of ripe banana with protein-packed black beans, crisp red bell pepper, and aromatic cilantro, all brought together with a zesty lime-cumin dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this unique salad is light yet satisfying, making it an ideal side dish or main course for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Whether you're looking for a surprising conversation starter at your next potluck or a quick, healthy meal, this black bean salad with bananas will leave everyone asking for the recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large Bananas
• 1 cup Cooked black beans
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the bananas and slice them into bite-sized rounds. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the cooked black beans to the bowl with the bananas.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and finely chop the red onion. Add both to the bowl.

Step 4

Chop fresh cilantro finely and add it to the mixture.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the banana and bean mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the bananas.

Step 7

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice if desired.

Step 8

Serve the salad immediately as a side dish or light main course. For best results, consume the salad fresh to enjoy the textures and flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	681.8 grams (681.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	666

Total Fat 16.40g	21%
Saturated Fat 2.70g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1197mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 118.90g	43%
Dietary Fiber 25.80g	92%
Total Sugars 40.20g
Protein 20.40g	41%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 100mg	8%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 2014mg	43%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.9%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 67.5%