Low Cholesterol Black Bean Salad

Low Cholesterol Black Bean Salad

The Essential Southwestern Salad

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 30m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 35m
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (22 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

79.5
Calories
3.5g
Fat
12g
Carbohydrates
3g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
127mg
Sodium
Low Cholesterol Black Bean Salad

Recipe Description

This Low Cholesterol Black Bean Salad is quick and simple recipe for a traditional Southern addition to your menu. A combination of black beans, avocado, tomato, red onion and corn, tossed and marinated in olive oil and lime juice, giving you this fresh salad.

You can add jalapeño chili for that extra bit of spice, if you wish! And of course, everything’s better with avocado, so pop that on top before serving.

To make Low Cholesterol Black Bean Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Low Cholesterol Black Bean Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine salad ingredients, salt and pepper

    1 min
    Step 1 - Low Cholesterol Black Bean Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients with the beans, corn, tomato, onion, scallion, cilantro, salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Add dressing

    2 min
    Step 2 - Low Cholesterol Black Bean SaladStep 2 - Low Cholesterol Black Bean Salad

    Squeeze the fresh lime juice to taste and stir in olive oil.

  3. 3

    Marinade

    30 min
    Step 3 - Low Cholesterol Black Bean Salad

    Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add avocado

    1 min
    Step 4 - Low Cholesterol Black Bean Salad

    Diced and add avocado just before serving.

  5. 5

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 5 - Low Cholesterol Black Bean Salad

    Add an jalapeno and serve.

This Low Cholesterol Black Bean Salad is perfect as a salad, on its own, or as part of your next southwestern party menu! Top your tacos, or serve it as a side to a delicious piece of grilled meat or fish. Try it for yourself tag #cookmerecipes in your own posts!

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Xander Johnson
December 16, 2024
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I tried this Low Cholesterol Black Bean Salad for a family gathering last week, and it was a big hit. The blend of flavors is just superb! My kids loved the black beans and avocado, and my wife appreciated its simplicity. Will definitely make it again for our next barbecue.

Olivia Smith
December 4, 2024
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Fresh, simple, love!

Lucy
September 19, 2024
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I tried this Low Cholesterol Black Bean Salad for my husband's birthday dinner. It was super simple and so fresh! Everyone loved it, especially the avocado on top. Perfect for our warm night outside under the stars!

Vince
September 13, 2024
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Delicious!

Tom Henderson
November 15, 2023
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This salad is delish. I made it for a quick lunch and loved it.

Zara
November 1, 2023
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This salad was easy. I made it for a family gathering, and everyone loved it. Great flavors and healthy too. Perfect side dish for summer barbecues.

Valerie
August 22, 2023
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This black bean salad is superb! I made it for a picnic and everyone loved it. So simple and fresh, I couldn't stop eating it. Definitely a new favorite.

Alice
July 21, 2023
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This salad is fantastic. I made it for a picnic with friends, and everyone loved it. The ingredients mix so well together, and it’s simple enough to whip up in no time. I added jalapeños for a spicy kick, and it was a hit. Easy, tasty, fresh.

Wanda
February 24, 2023
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Wow, this Low Cholesterol Black Bean Salad is incredible! I whipped it up in no time for a summer BBQ. Everyone loved the fresh flavors, and the avocado is a must! My cousin even asked for the recipe! Def gonna make it again. Highly recommend!

Wendy
August 10, 2022
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I made this Low Cholesterol Black Bean Salad for a family picnic, and it was a hit. The combo of black beans and avocado really makes this dish refreshing. My kids even asked for seconds! It’s so easy to prepare, I will definitely make it again.

Izzy
July 23, 2020
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Delicious! I made this salad for a family BBQ and everyone loved it. The black beans paired with fresh avocados was a hit! My husband even asked for seconds. Perfect for summer!

Kinslee Wallenberg
June 15, 2020
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Great and cheap really happy with how this turned out brought it to work with me.

Wren Soscia
May 6, 2020
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Affordable and easy to make couldn't ask for a better recipe than this thank you.

Emma Thompson
January 31, 2020
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This salad is fantastic. My kids loved it and it brightened our family dinner. So simple and fresh.

Livia Ambrosio
January 17, 2020
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Fantastic black bean salad always hated beans but this was the BOMB!

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