This Mexican black bean salad is super easy and super quick. I’ve used canned beans for convenience. They are the perfect fast food and I always have some in the cupboard ready for a quick side dish or lunch.
I started giving H beans and chickpeas early on and would simply mash them with a fork. He now absolutely love them and will happily eat them straight out of the tin.
When I posted this dish on Instagram one of my lovely followers commented that they thought the yellow was mango. Next time I make this I’m adding mango. How delicious would that be! So go ahead and get creative and add lots of fresh herbs – in my opinion that is what makes this salad extra delicious. Enjoy xxx
Mexican Black Bean Salad
Ingredients
- 400 gram tin black beans
- Half a punnet of cherry tomatoes; quartered
- Half a large cucumber , quartered and sliced
- 1/2 a large yellow capsicum; chopped
- Large handful of coriander leavers; chopped
- salt and pepper
For the dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the black beans. Add to a bowl along with the tomatoes, cucumber, capsicum, and coriander. Combine the dressing ingredients and add to the salad. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Notes
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Love the colors! Love the flavors!
Thanks so much Sarah xx
I make a similar salad so I know how delicious it is!! Yum!
Thanks very much Julia, it is definitely a favourite salad of mine. I make it often.
I could live on Mexican food–this salad is perfect to serve on the side or rolled up in a burrito the next day for an easy dinner!
Thanks Kristen, I’ve never added it to a burrito but I will next time. That sounds fantastic. Thanks for the inspiration. xx
We are loving everything about this salad, great idea!!
Thanks very much guys. xx
Love a good black bean salad! So simple to make yet always refreshing : ))
Thanks Victoria, it is lovely and refreshing. I just love the coriander, cumin & lime combo! xx
Black beans are one of my all time favourite foods as they are so nutritious and versatile. This salad looks so fresh and inviting. The only thing I would change is to sub the honey for maple syrup to make it vegan. Other than that it is perfect!
Thanks Mel, I’m with you, I love beans and black beans are a favourite. They just look so great in a salad. xx
All the wonderful ingredients go so well together. Love corn and black beans in a salad.
Thanks very much Gloria, so do I. Thanks for stopping by. xx
I swear, your toddler eats better than most adults! This looks delicious, can’t wait to try it.
Yes I’m sure he does. He seems to enjoy food as much as I do, which is a huge bonus. Thanks, let me know what you think. xx
YUM! This salad looks so delicious! Gorgeous photos!
Thanks so much Lisa, xxx