Black Bean Taco Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
79%
Black Bean Taco Salad
15 min.
4
281kcal

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Looking for a quick, nutritious meal that bursts with flavor? Look no further than this delightful Black Bean Taco Salad! Perfectly suited for vegetarians and those seeking gluten-free options, this vibrant dish is not only healthy but also incredibly satisfying. With a health score of 79, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that you can enjoy any time of the day.

In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a colorful salad that serves four, making it an ideal choice for a family lunch or a casual gathering with friends. The combination of black beans, ripe tomatoes, and crunchy green onions creates a delightful medley of textures and tastes, while the addition of shredded Cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro elevates the dish to new heights. A zesty lime dressing infused with ground cumin and pepper ties everything together, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor.

Not only is this salad a feast for the eyes, but it also offers a balanced caloric breakdown, with 281 calories per serving. Whether you choose to serve it as a side dish or as a main course, this Black Bean Taco Salad is sure to impress. So grab your bowl and get ready to enjoy a deliciously healthy meal that’s as easy to make as it is to savor!

Ingredients

  • 30 ounces black beans rinsed drained canned
  • 2.3 ounces olives ripe drained sliced canned
  • 1.5 cups tomatoes chopped
  • 0.3 cup spring onion chopped
  • 0.3 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lime 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • ounces pkt spinach chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Mix beans, olives, tomatoes, onions, cheese and cilantro in large bowl.
  2. Mix lime juice, cumin and pepper; toss with bean mixture.
  3. Serve on spinach.

Nutrition Facts

Calories281kcal
Protein23.38%
Fat20.47%
Carbs56.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.5
Glycemic Load
0.95
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.080434674802%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.41mg
Luteolin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
2.85mg
Myricetin
0.22mg
Quercetin
3.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:281.16kcal
14.06%
Fat:6.67g
10.27%
Saturated Fat:2.35g
14.66%
Carbohydrates:41.2g
13.73%
Net Carbohydrates:24.09g
8.76%
Sugar:2.06g
2.29%
Cholesterol:9.42mg
3.14%
Sodium:1165.68mg
50.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.16g
34.31%
Vitamin K:226.57µg
215.78%
Vitamin A:4759.05IU
95.18%
Fiber:17.11g
68.43%
Folate:228.47µg
57.12%
Manganese:0.99mg
49.49%
Vitamin C:29.08mg
35.25%
Iron:5.9mg
32.76%
Phosphorus:314.18mg
31.42%
Potassium:1080.37mg
30.87%
Magnesium:122.61mg
30.65%
Copper:0.53mg
26.71%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.46%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.43%
Calcium:208.4mg
20.84%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.33%
Vitamin E:1.94mg
12.91%
Zinc:1.88mg
12.54%
Vitamin B3:2.08mg
10.4%
Selenium:6.08µg
8.69%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.33%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.66%