Black Bean Salad with Feta

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Black Bean Salad with Feta is the perfect combination of hearty and zesty. Featuring protein-packed black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet yellow bell pepper, and the sharp bite of red onion, this salad is elevated with the creaminess of crumbled feta cheese and the bold flavors of a lime-cumin dressing. Fresh cilantro ties it all together, creating a vibrant medley of textures and tastes in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free and vegetarian recipe is perfect as a quick side dish or a light, refreshing main course. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile dish that’s both nutritious and crowd-pleasing!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups (drained and rinsed) canned black beans
• 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium (diced) yellow bell pepper
• 0.5 medium (finely diced) red onion
• 0.5 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup (crumbled) feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned black beans thoroughly under cold water. Let them sit in a colander to remove excess liquid.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and gently toss everything to combine and coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 5

Add the crumbled feta cheese and gently fold it into the salad without breaking up the cheese too much.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a light main course or a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	592.3 grams (592.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	706

Total Fat 59.50g	76%
Saturated Fat 16.70g	84%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.40g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 2060mg	90%
Total Carbohydrate 33.00g	12%
Dietary Fiber 5.30g	19%
Total Sugars 7.80g
Protein 15.40g	31%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 450mg	35%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 1043mg	22%

*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: 73.4%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 18.1%