Salads
Spicy Southwestern Black Bean Salad
⏱ 45 minutes
🍽 6 people
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Ingredients
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño to the bowl. Stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
- Optional: Serve with tortilla chips, diced avocado, or a dollop of Greek yogurt for added flavor and creaminess.
