Spanish Black Bean Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Spanish black bean salad is one of my favorite dishes to make when I want something healthy and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Ready in under 45 minutes total, it's perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Black beans are packed with fiber and protein, making this salad incredibly filling and nourishing. The combination of cumin, smoked paprika, and fresh cilantro brings authentic Spanish flavors to your table, and best of all, it costs very little to put together. Just toss everything in a bowl and let the lime juice and olive oil work their magic on those vibrant peppers and onions.
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Ingredients
- 250black beans
- 150 dicedred onion
- 5 groundcumin
- 3 smoked paprikasmoked paprika
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 250 dicedred bell pepper
- 2 groundcoriander
- 60 freshly squeezedlime juice
- 120 cold pressedolive oil
- 1 fine saltsalt
- 1 ground black pepperblack pepper
- 20 choppedchopped fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine black beans, red onion, garlic, and coriander.
Tip: Be careful not to chop the onion too fine.
- 2
In a small pan, heat olive oil over low heat. Add smoked paprika and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Tip: This step adds depth to the salad.
- 3
Add the cooked paprika mixture to the bowl with the black bean mixture.
Tip: Mix well to combine.
- 4
Squeeze lime juice over the salad and toss to coat.
Tip: Don't overdress the salad.
- 5
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Tip: Adjust to your liking.
- 6
Finally, stir in chopped cilantro.
Tip: Fresh herbs make a big difference in the flavor of this salad.
- 7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Tip: This step allows all the flavors to come together.
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