Best Black Bean Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
28%
Best Black Bean Salad
15 min.
6
167kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious way to add some color and flavor to your meals? This Best Black Bean Salad is not only vibrant and full of fresh ingredients, but it's also a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a refreshing side dish or a light main course, this salad is perfect for everyone, as it's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. The combination of black beans, sweet corn, and crunchy bell peppers creates a delightful texture, while the cilantro and garlic bring in a burst of aromatic flavors. A tangy mix of lime juice and red wine vinegar adds a zesty twist that will keep your taste buds dancing. Plus, it's a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, making it as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect for busy weeknights or as a colorful addition to your next BBQ or potluck. Serve it with some crispy tortilla chips for a snack or enjoy it as a satisfying salad alongside your favorite dishes. Wholesome, easy to prepare, and absolutely tasty, this black bean salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce black beans rinsed drained canned
  •  regular corn whole cooked drained canned
  • teaspoon cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • clove garlic minced
  •  bell pepper diced green
  • teaspoon juice of lime 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  •  bell pepper diced red
  • 0.5 cup onion diced red
  • 0.3 cup red wine vinegar 
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  •  bell pepper diced yellow

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In a medium serving bowl, combine the peppers, onion, corn, garlic and cilantro.
  2. Add the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, and beans, and toss well to coat.Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired, or as a salad side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories167kcal
Protein11.77%
Fat49.27%
Carbs38.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.83
Glycemic Load
0.63
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.901304416035%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
1.27mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
3.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:166.96kcal
8.35%
Fat:9.36g
14.4%
Saturated Fat:1.33g
8.32%
Carbohydrates:16.66g
5.55%
Net Carbohydrates:10.59g
3.85%
Sugar:1.89g
2.1%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:469.89mg
20.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.03g
10.07%
Vitamin C:81.09mg
98.29%
Fiber:6.06g
24.25%
Folate:62.24µg
15.56%
Vitamin A:738.72IU
14.77%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.29%
Vitamin E:1.69mg
11.25%
Potassium:363.83mg
10.4%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.85%
Phosphorus:96.12mg
9.61%
Iron:1.73mg
9.59%
Copper:0.18mg
9.1%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.95%
Magnesium:33.52mg
8.38%
Vitamin K:7.98µg
7.6%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.87%
Vitamin B3:0.93mg
4.64%
Calcium:35.27mg
3.53%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.5%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.67%
Selenium:1.14µg
1.63%