Best 3 Black Bean And Cucumber Salad Recipes

Black bean and cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with nutrients, thanks to the black beans, cucumber, and other healthy ingredients. This salad is also easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or a tasty snack, black bean and cucumber salad is a great option.

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CUCUMBER, MANGO, AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

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This is an easy and delicious salad. Perfect for a cookout.

Provided by Chrissy

Categories Salad Beans Black Bean Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon water
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 cucumber, seeded and diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
½ lime, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place black beans, cumin, and water in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave on high for 1 minute. Mix mango, cucumber, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; stir in black beans. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 274.6 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

BLACK BEAN, CUCUMBER, AND FETA SALAD

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Pressure-cooked black beans (time to break out that Instant Pot!) meet cool cucumbers and bright cilantro, lime, and feta in this refreshing side dish that's ideal year-round. This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Pressure Cooker" (Clarkson Potter).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 cups Pressure-Cooker Black Beans
1 medium seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
4 1/2 ounces crumbled feta (1 cup)
1/3 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for serving
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Place cooked beans, cucumber, feta, cilantro, scallions, oil, and lime juice in a large bowl. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss well to combine. Top with more cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

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

Ingredients

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

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe cucumbers. English or Persian cucumbers are ideal, as they have thin skins and few seeds.
If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the cucumbers. Just be careful to slice them evenly so that they cook evenly.
If you want a spicier salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
For a more tangy salad, add a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice.
If you want a more substantial salad, add some cooked protein, such as chicken, shrimp, or tofu.

Conclusion:

This black bean and cucumber salad is a refreshing, healthy, and flavorful side dish or main course. It's perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or picnics. The combination of sweet cucumbers, creamy black beans, and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a light and easy salad, give this black bean and cucumber salad a try.