Description
Experience a fiesta of flavors with our Southwest Black Bean Salad Bowl! This vibrant dish combines protein-packed black beans, crunchy bell peppers, and sweet cherry tomatoes, all tossed in zesty lime juice. Perfect for a light lunch or as a hearty side at barbecues, this colorful salad is not only easy to prepare but also a delightful treat for your taste buds. Bring a taste of nostalgia to your table with every refreshing bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (canned or frozen)
- ? cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the black beans. Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the red bell pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and corn.
- Add chopped cilantro and squeeze lime juice over the mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. For added heat, consider adding diced jalape?os or chili powder.
- Toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg