Black Bean and Cucumber Salad

Black Bean and Cucumber Salad

I came up with this cucumber-bean 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.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4

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

Directions

Step 1
Toss cucumber, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and onion together in a large salad bowl.

Step 2
Whisk olive oil, orange marmalade, lemon juice, honey, and cumin together in another bowl; season with salt and pepper.

Step 3
Drizzle dressing over cucumber mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

274
Calories
11g
Fat
39g
Carbs
9g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 274
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g 14%
Saturated Fat2g 8%
Sodium419mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate39g 14%
Dietary Fiber9g 34%
Total Sugars9g
Protein9g
Vitamin C18mg 89%
Calcium61mg 5%
Iron3mg 16%
Potassium633mg 13%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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