Black Bean Salad or Salsa

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Black Bean Salad or Salsa is a versatile crowd-pleaser that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Packed with protein-rich black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, crisp red bell peppers, and a touch of zesty red onion, this recipe is elevated with the freshness of cilantro and an optional kick of jalapeño. Tossed in a tangy lime and cumin dressing, this dish strikes the perfect balance of zest and earthiness. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for meal prep, a healthy side dish, or a party-ready dip served with tortilla chips. This gluten-free, vegan-friendly recipe is a must-have for any gathering or quick weeknight meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 red onion, finely diced
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).

Step 2

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

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the black bean and vegetable mixture.

Step 4

Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if desired.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together (optional but recommended).

Step 7

Serve as a salad on its own or as a salsa with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1075.3 grams (1075.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	887

Total Fat 34.00g	44%
Saturated Fat 4.80g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1135mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate 127.20g	46%
Dietary Fiber 37.30g	133%
Total Sugars 25.00g
Protein 35.80g	72%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 218mg	17%
Iron 11mg	58%
Potassium 2429mg	52%

*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: 31.9%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 53.1%