Black Bean Salad

Looking for a vibrant, flavorful dish that’s as easy on the eyes as it is on your wallet? Say hello to this Colorful Black Bean Salad! Packed with protein-rich beans, crisp veggies, and zesty lime, it’s a fiesta in a bowl. No cooking required – just chop, mix, and enjoy. Perfect for busy days or when you’re craving something fresh and lively. Versatile and budget-friendly, it’s a recipe that’ll brighten up any meal!

Cooking Tip

Use fresh, canned, or frozen forms of these vegetables— whatever is most available. Serve over rice or a bed of greens—or eat as a dip with homemade tortilla chips!

Yield2 cups

Serving size1/2 cup

Perfect forQuick & easy

Dietary preferencesDairy Free, Diabetes Friendly, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup corn
1/4 of an onion, diced
1/3 cup canned tomatoes
1/3 of an avocado, diced
1/2 tbsp. diced jalapenos
1/2 of a lime, juiced
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Mix black beans, corn, tomatoes, jalapenos, onion, and bell pepper in a bowl.
Add lime juice, oil, salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
Add avocado just before eating.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

80Calories

5 Total Fat (g)

1Saturated Fat (g)

105Sodium (mg)

9Carbs (g)

3 Dietary Fiber (g)

2Protein (g)

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP.

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