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Mexican Black Bean Salad

Mexican Black Bean Salad

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

Mexican Black Bean Salad
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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

Add more cumin to suit, I've kept it mild for the little guy. Chilli would also be a great addition.
Mexican Black Bean Salad

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Sep 23, 2015Cristie

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  1. Sarah

    September 25, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    Love the colors! Love the flavors!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      September 26, 2015 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks so much Sarah xx

      Reply
  2. Julia (@Imagelicious)

    September 25, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    I make a similar salad so I know how delicious it is!! Yum!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      September 26, 2015 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks very much Julia, it is definitely a favourite salad of mine. I make it often.

      Reply
  3. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom

    September 25, 2015 at 10:52 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      September 26, 2015 at 4:03 pm

      Thanks Kristen, I’ve never added it to a burrito but I will next time. That sounds fantastic. Thanks for the inspiration. xx

      Reply
  4. Platter Talk

    September 26, 2015 at 12:32 am

    We are loving everything about this salad, great idea!!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      September 26, 2015 at 4:03 pm

      Thanks very much guys. xx

      Reply
  5. Victoria Berman

    September 26, 2015 at 3:18 am

    Love a good black bean salad! So simple to make yet always refreshing : ))

    Reply
    • Cristie

      September 26, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      Thanks Victoria, it is lovely and refreshing. I just love the coriander, cumin & lime combo! xx

      Reply
  6. Mel @ avirtualvegan.com

    September 26, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      September 26, 2015 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks Mel, I’m with you, I love beans and black beans are a favourite. They just look so great in a salad. xx

      Reply
  7. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

    September 27, 2015 at 2:01 am

    All the wonderful ingredients go so well together. Love corn and black beans in a salad.

    Reply
    • Cristie

      September 29, 2015 at 6:37 pm

      Thanks very much Gloria, so do I. Thanks for stopping by. xx

      Reply
  8. Nataliya | Not From A Packet Mix

    September 29, 2015 at 5:06 am

    I swear, your toddler eats better than most adults! This looks delicious, can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Cristie

      September 29, 2015 at 6:38 pm

      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

      Reply
  9. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits

    October 2, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    YUM! This salad looks so delicious! Gorgeous photos!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      October 2, 2015 at 10:05 pm

      Thanks so much Lisa, xxx

      Reply

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