Black Bean Salad with Lime Dressing

Name: Black Bean Salad with Lime Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) black beans; 1/2 cup diced red onions; 1/2 cup diced green or red bell pepper; 1/2 jalapeño pepper, cored, seeded and minced (if desired); 1/2 cup quartered grape or cherry tomatoes; 1 avocado, diced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (if desired); 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar; 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste*

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Prep 20 min
Total 1 hr 20 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 4

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An energizing salad, side or main dish.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Sep 20, 2016

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Ingredients

Salad

1 can (15 oz) black beans
1/2 cup diced red onions
1/2 cup diced green or red bell pepper
1/2 jalapeño pepper, cored, seeded and minced (if desired)
1/2 cup quartered grape or cherry tomatoes
1 avocado, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (if desired)

Dressing

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste*

Directions

1

Drain the beans, rinse them very briefly under cold water, and drain again. Transfer them to a bowl, add onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper (if using), tomato, avocado, and cilantro, and toss lightly.
2

Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well mixed. Add the dressing to the bean mixture and stir gently.
3

Cover the salad and allow the flavors to blend for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator. Bring the salad back to room temperature before serving.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Beans are a rich source of soluble fiber and protein.

Nutrition Information

250 Calories, 9g Total Fat, 10g Protein, 33g Total Carbohydrate, 5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 250

Calories from Fat: 80

Total Fat: 9g; 13%

Saturated Fat: 1 1/2g; 7%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 160mg; 7%

Potassium: 690mg; 20%

Total Carbohydrate: 33g; 11%

Dietary Fiber: 10g; 40%

Sugars: 5g

Protein: 10g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%

Vitamin C: 45%; 45%

Calcium: 8%; 8%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;