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June 29, 2026 MHC Recipe

Black Bean Salad

Black Bean Salad
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Course: Salad
Recipe Type: Maternal Health, Plant Centric
Servings: 16 (click to scale)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dry black beans (or one 15-oz can drained and rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup red onion small dice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper small dice
  • 1/4 cup green onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup corn
  • 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro chopped

For the Dressing

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
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Instructions

If using dry black beans

  • Cover black beans with tap water and soak overnight. Rinse beans thoroughly. Use the ratio of 3 cups of water to 1 cup of black beans. Simmer over medium heat for 50-60 minutes or until tender. Allow beans to cool completely before using in the salad.

For the Salad

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.

For the Dressing

  • In a small mixing bowl combine the dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes prior to serving. Serving size is 1/2 cup.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 215mg | Fiber: 6g
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