BLACK BEAN AND CUCUMBER SALAD

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I came up with this salad when I realized I had some leftover salad items that needed to be used up. It's refreshing and light! It can be easily adapted to include your favorite salad ingredients.

Provided by Emer

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 seedless cucumber, quartered and cut into chunks
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
½ red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ½ teaspoons orange marmalade
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Toss cucumber, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and onion together in a large salad bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, orange marmalade, lemon juice, honey, and cumin together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the cucumber mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 419.3 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

Jemila Gebiyo
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day!


Claire Archer
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Jeni DOBR
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Sherlina Hart
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I'm always looking for new ways to use black beans, and this salad is a great option. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Rajan Bhandari
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The lime dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


Prince Agoha
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Mohammed Alharbi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover black beans. It's also very affordable to make.


Chinonso Julieth
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I'm not a big fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this salad. The cucumber and red onion add a nice crunch, and the lime dressing is very flavorful.


Ziggy Richard's
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This salad is delicious and healthy. I love the combination of black beans, cucumber, and red onion. The lime dressing is also very good.


Nkululeko Bhekzin
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually add some corn and avocado to mine for extra flavor.


jutt sidhu
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This black bean and cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer. The combination of black beans, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro is delicious, and the lime dressing adds a nice tang. I will definitely be making