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Tossed black bean salad with butter beans and cilantro in a white bowl.

Cilantro Lime Black and Butter Bean Salad

This quick and refreshing bean salad with corn is full of bright lime flavor, earthy cumin, and fresh cilantro. It’s the perfect make-ahead side for tacos, grilled meats, or a light lunch.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Salad Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (15-ounce) can butter beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • small sweet onion (small diced)
  • 1 cup sweet bell pepper (diced)
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime (start with half and add more if needed)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus extra to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (plus extra to taste)
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon ground cumin (add to taste)
  • Optional add-in ½ to 1 cup thawed frozen sweet corn

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate at lease 1 hour.
  • Taste test and adjust lime to add acidity if needed. Salt and pepper to taste and serve.

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Kori's Tips

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TIPS: Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor and start with half, adding more to taste after chilling. Letting the salad rest in the refrigerator allows the flavors to meld and intensify.
VARIATIONS: Add crumbled queso fresco, diced avocado, or chopped green onions for extra flavor and texture. Swap in any canned beans you have on hand, or mix in diced jalapeño or sweet bell peppers for a pop of color and spice.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve as a fresh side dish with tacos, grilled chicken, or fish. Spoon over a bed of greens for a quick salad or use as a topping for grain bowls and wraps.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 296mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1236IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.4mg
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