Are you in search of a refreshing, light summery salad to impress your friends and family? Look no further than the delectable black bean cucumber salad! This vibrant and zesty dish combines the goodness of nutrient-rich black beans and crisp cucumbers, making it a symphony of flavors and textures. With its versatility and ease of preparation, this salad is perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or as a healthy side dish to any meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes that will transform your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
CUCUMBER AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
Steps:
- Soak the red onions in ice water for about 5 minutes to soften their flavor. Rinse and drain the black beans. Allow them to drain well while you chop the rest of the vegetables.
- Finely dice the cucumber to pieces about the same size as the black beans. Finely dice the red onion, and roughly chop the cilantro.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper (about 15 cranks of a pepper mill).
- Add the black beans, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and feta to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over top, then fold the ingredients to combine. Allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes to marinate. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 4-5 days.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Cup, Calories 189.4 kcal, Carbohydrate 20.85 g, Protein 8.05 g, Fat 8.38 g, Fiber 5.53 g, Sodium 609.63 mg
BLACK BEAN AND CUCUMBER SALAD
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
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
BLACK BEAN, CUCUMBER, AND FETA SALAD
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
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.
CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
This colorful, crunchy black bean and corn salad is chock-full of easy-to-swallow nutrition that all ages will love. Try it with a variety of summer entrees, or as a wholesome salsa! -Krista Frank, Rhododendron, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BLACK BEAN/CUCUMBER SALAD
My sister whipped this salad up from scratch when I was visiting her. It has become a favorite side dish, especially when grilling outdoors!
Provided by Grammabobbie
Categories Black Beans
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in a medium size bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
QUICK BLACK BEAN SALAD
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Turn the cans of beans upside down and open them from the bottom. This makes it easier to remove the beans. Dump the beans into a colander and rinse them with cold water. Drain them well and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Fold in the yellow and red pepper and the onion.
- Beat the vinegar and cumin together, then beat in the oil. Fold the dressing into the bean mixture and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and cover. It can be kept at room temperature for many hours before serving or refrigerated. Remove it from refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 238, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 520 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
CITRUS BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD
I developed this salad from a couple of other recipes that weren't quite tangy enough for my family. The citrus flavor is a nice change of pace from most bean salads.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk together the first eight ingredients. Add beans; toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Combine tomatoes, red pepper, celery and onions in another bowl; cover and chill., Meanwhile, in a skillet over high heat, saute rice in oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add broth, juice, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Place in large bowl; add parsley and orange zest. , Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. When read to serve, combine beans, vegetables and rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
COOL CUCUMBER AND BLACK BEAN SUMMER SALAD
A twist on the usual black bean and corn salad. Great in summer, but I love it year round! A nice, fresh, cooling salad for hot days. ^_^
Provided by The Easy Vegan
Categories Black Beans
Time 16m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make sure everything is drained well, mix everything in a bowl and serve! Great alone, as a salsa for chips, or on a taco salad!
- (If you find your red onions garlic a little too spicy and hot, separately microwave them for 20-30~ seconds or longer depending on the strength of your microwave, and then add them.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.4, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 3.1, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 7.5
CUCUMBER, BLACK BEAN, AVOCADO, CORN & TOMATO SALAD RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by Sandybehr
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the cucumber, black beans, corn, red pepper, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro in a bowl. Squeeze the fresh juice from the lime onto the salad, and stir well. Mix in the avocado right before serving, season with salt and pepper. Enjoy! Note: Tastes better after marinating in the lime juice for a while, so you could easily make this the night before eating.
BLACK BEAN BREAKFAST TOSTADAS
These simple black bean breakfast tostadas are fresh, full of flavor, and ready to eat in just minutes.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Tostadas
Time 9m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Divide tostada shells between 4 plates.
- Combine back beans, avocado, and lime juice in a bowl. Gently stir to combine. Divide mixture between tostada shells. Top each tostada with a slice of cheese.
- Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Crack an egg into the hot oil. Cook for 2 minutes. Flip and cook until set, 2 minutes more. Transfer egg to the top of one of the prepared tostada shells. Repeat with remaining eggs.
- Top each egg with salsa. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 201.2 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 716.9 mg
BLACK BEAN, CUCUMBER AND FETA SALAD
Add a touch of heat to this Black Bean, Cucumber and Feta Salad with fresh jalapenos. You'll love this cucumber and feta salad with zesty lime vinaigrette.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine ingredients.
- Refrigerate 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe black beans. If using canned beans, be sure to rinse and drain them well.
- To make the salad more flavorful, marinate the black beans in the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- If you don't have any fresh cilantro on hand, you can use dried cilantro instead. Just be sure to use less, as dried cilantro is more concentrated.
- To make the salad a little bit spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
- If you want a creamier salad, add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the dressing.
Conclusion:
Black bean and cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy salad, give this one a try!
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