Black Bean Chopped Salad

Black Bean Chopped Salad

Introduction

This Black Bean Chopped Salad is a colorful, crunchy, and protein-packed salad perfect for lunch, a side dish, or a healthy dinner. The combination of fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and hearty black beans makes it satisfying and flavorful. The zesty lime-garlic dressing ties everything together with a bright, tangy kick. It’s fresh, vibrant, and so easy to make—ready in just a few minutes!

Ingredients

Salad:

• 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 3 garden cucumbers, diced
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 large red onion, diced
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and minced (adjust for heat preference)

Dressing:

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon raw honey
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon each)
• Small bunch of fresh cilantro or parsley, minced

Instructions