Black Bean Salad Santa Fe

Bursting with vibrant colors and zesty flavors, the Black Bean Salad Santa Fe is a quick and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, crisp red bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a refreshing hint of cilantro, this salad is as healthy as it is delicious. A tangy lime and olive oil dressing, infused with garlic, ground cumin, and a touch of optional jalapeño for heat, brings it all together for a bold Southwestern-inspired taste. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it an ideal side dish, light main course, or topping for tacos and wraps. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or meal prep, this Black Bean Salad Santa Fe is a must-try for fans of fresh, flavorful, and easy-to-make recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups (cooked or from a can, drained and rinsed) Black beans
• 1.5 cups (cooked or from a can, drained) Sweet corn kernels
• 1 (small, diced) Red bell pepper
• 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup (finely chopped) Red onion
• 1 (large, diced) Avocado
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 clove (minced) Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons (to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons (to taste) Black pepper
• 1 (small, finely chopped for heat) Optional: Jalapeño pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. If using jalapeño, add it to the dressing at this step.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.

Step 4

Gently toss the salad to ensure all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing. Be careful not to mash the avocado.

Step 5

Taste the salad and adjust the salt, lime juice, or spices if needed.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a side dish, light main course, or filling for tacos or wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1360.2 grams (1360.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1396

Total Fat 79.50g	102%
Saturated Fat 11.50g	57%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2401mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 157.70g	57%
Dietary Fiber 47.80g	171%
Total Sugars 36.00g
Protein 37.70g	75%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 278mg	21%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 2663mg	57%

*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: 47.8%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 42.1%