Black Bean Cucumber Salad

Bright, fresh, and delightfully simple, this Black Bean Cucumber Salad is a vibrant medley of flavors and textures that comes together in just 15 minutes — no cooking required! Packed with protein-rich black beans, crisp diced cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is crowned with a zesty lime and honey (or agave for a vegan twist) dressing that's lightly spiced with cumin and garlic powder. Chopped cilantro adds a fresh herbaceous kick, making this dish the perfect balance of tangy, crunchy, and satisfying. Serve it chilled as a refreshing side dish, a light meal, or as a delightful addition to your summer barbecue spread. Gluten-free, customizable, and loaded with nutrients, this easy-to-make salad is destined to become a household favorite. Keywords: Black Bean Cucumber Salad, fresh salad recipe, healthy side dish, vegan salad recipe, quick salad recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz black beans (canned, drained, and rinsed)
• 1 medium English cucumber (diced)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.25 cup red onion (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey (or agave syrup for vegan option)
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.

Step 2

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or agave syrup), ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the vegetables and beans are evenly coated.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a light meal or side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1205.3 grams (1205.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	810

Total Fat 31.70g	41%
Saturated Fat 4.70g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 820mg	36%
Total Carbohydrate 107.90g	39%
Dietary Fiber 33.00g	118%
Total Sugars 24.70g
Protein 31.70g	63%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 284mg	22%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 2382mg	51%

*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: 33.8%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 51.2%