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
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lime juice, and cumin.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in chopped cilantro leaves.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Optional: add diced chicken, diced tomatoes, or shredded cheese for extra flavor.
