Cucumber and Black Bean Salsa Salad

Cucumber and Black Bean Salsa Salad

Recipe by CanolaInfo Test Kitchen

Fresh cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper and cilantro combined with black beans creates a terrific salad.

Yield

10

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

0

minutes
Calories

70

kcal
Serving Size

1/2

cup (125 mL)
Total time

15

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1 large cucumber, diced (about 1 1/2 cups/375 mL)

  • 1 cup 250 ml sweet grape cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 1 (15oz/443 mL) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1/4 cup 60 ml finely chopped red onion

  • 1 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (about 1/2 cup/125 mL)

  • 1 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)(about 1/4 cup/60 mL)

  • 1/4 cup 60 ml chopped fresh cilantro leaves

  • 1 1 medium lime, zested and juiced (about 2 Tbsp/30 mL zest and 1/4 cup/60 mL juice)

  • 2 tsp 10 ml cider vinegar

  • 2 tbsp 15 ml canola oil

  • 1/4 tsp 1 ml pepper

Directions

  • In medium bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes, beans, onion, peppers, cilantro, lime zest and juice, vinegar, canola oil and pepper.
  • Toss gently yet thoroughly to blend. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts

10 servings per recipe


  • Amount Per ServingCalories70
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 1.5g 2%
    • Saturated Fat 0g 0%
  • Cholesterol 0mg 0%
  • Sodium 10mg 1%
  • Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
    • Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
    • Total Sugars 2g
  • Protein 3g 6%

  • Potassium 231mg 5%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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