Fiesta Black Bean Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Fiesta Black Bean Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Featuring protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp bell peppers, this colorful dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Fresh cilantro and a hint of jalapeño add a zingy, herbaceous kick, while a zesty lime and cumin dressing ties it all together with a hint of sweetness from honey. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile salad can be served as a refreshing side dish, a dip alongside tortilla chips, or even a light yet satisfying main course. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or meal prep, this easy black bean salad is guaranteed to bring a festive flair to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups (cooked or one 15 oz can, drained and rinsed) Black beans
• 1 cup (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed) Corn kernels
• 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium (diced, any color) Bell pepper
• 0.5 medium (finely diced) Red onion
• 0.25 cup (fresh, chopped) Cilantro
• 1 small (seeded and finely diced, optional) Jalapeño
• 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the mixed salad ingredients. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats all the vegetables and beans evenly.

Step 4

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.

Step 5

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled as a side dish, dip with tortilla chips, or as a light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	979.4 grams (979.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	835

Total Fat 34.30g	44%
Saturated Fat 4.80g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2366mg	103%
Total Carbohydrate 115.60g	42%
Dietary Fiber 29.20g	104%
Total Sugars 29.90g
Protein 29.30g	59%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 256mg	20%
Iron 9mg	50%
Potassium 1271mg	27%

*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: 34.8%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 52.1%