Black Bean Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Are you looking for a filling salad recipe for lunch? Try this black bean salad from Plant Based School on YouTube. This fantastic salad has a tasty and flavorful lime cilantro dressing you’ll love. It’s quick and easy and one of the best salad recipes you’ll have.

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With just a few ingredients you might already have on hand, you can make this salad that can easily feed a big group. With its irresistible combination of textures and a fantastic flavor profile, this will surely become a staple in your home cooking. Try it now and see for yourself!

Ingredients:

• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup canned corn kernels
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos
• 1 avocado, diced

Lime Dressing:

• 1 cup cilantro
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp salt

Directions:

Step 1

To start, prep and chop the ingredients accordingly and set them aside. Next, add the chopped sweet potatoes to a baking sheet and season with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Bake them in the oven at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes. In the meantime, make the dressing. Add 1 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tsp salt in your food processor and blend them for a few seconds. Transfer to a bowl once done.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, add a can of black beans, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, 1/2 cup canned corn kernels, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1 diced avocado, and the baked sweet potatoes. Drizzle the lime dressing and toss gently until well combined. Serve with the pickled jalapenos on top. Enjoy!

Black Bean Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing