Black N White Bean Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Black N White Bean Salad is a protein-packed dish that's as wholesome as it is colorful. Featuring tender black beans and creamy cannellini beans tossed with crisp diced red bell pepper, juicy cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is a perfect balance of textures and tastes. A vibrant lime-cilantro dressing, lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup for a vegan twist, ties it all together with a hint of tangy citrus and warm cumin spice. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make recipe is great as a light lunch, an eye-catching side dish, or a refreshing make-ahead meal. Healthy, gluten-free, and packed with plant-based protein, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans
- 1 can (15 oz) Cannellini beans (white beans)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and drain the black beans and cannellini beans, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Dice the red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion into small, evenly sized pieces. Add them to the bowl with the beans.
Step 3
Chop the cilantro finely and mix it in with the other ingredients.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Step 6
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice, if needed.
Step 7
Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy chilled!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 856.3 grams (856.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 965 |
| Total Fat 31.10g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 5.00g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1206mg | 52% |
| Total Carbohydrate 133.50g | 49% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.80g | 114% |
| Total Sugars 18.70g | |
| Protein 44.90g | 90% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 426mg | 33% |
| Iron 18mg | 98% |
| Potassium 3096mg | 66% |
Source of Calories