Black Bean Salad

Name: Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, World Cuisine
Ingredients: 1 can (15-oz) black beans (or 1½ cups (230 g) cooked black beans, or ½ cup (100 g) dried black beans); 1½ pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped into 1-Inch or 2½ cm cubes); 1 cup green bell pepper (diced); ½ cup canned corn kernels; ½ cup red onion (chopped); ¼ cup pickled jalapeños (add more or less to taste); 1 avocado (diced); 1 cup cilantro (use parsley if you don't like cilantro); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 clove garlic; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

This Black Bean Salad is our go-to for spring and summer as it's quick, fresh, and perfect for warm days. With roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, and a zingy cilantro-lime dressing, it’s an easy, delicious option for lunches, meal prep, and potlucks.

Updated at: Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:07:01 GMT