Black Bean Salad

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Weight watchers Black Bean Salad is a flavorful and mouth-watering dish. This salad is made with a variety of items such as canned black beans, diced tomatoes, and lime juice. The combination of these items creates a salad that is delicious and nutrient-rich. It is an appealing choice for Weight Watchers because of its high dietary fiber and low-calorie content. This weight watchers Black Bean Salad is easy and perfect for family get-togethers. You can savor this salad for dinner, lunch, or as a snack. It is nutritious, full of protein, healthy fat, and suitable for the whole family. You can savor this refreshing, tasty, and light summer salad all year long. We can make many servings of the salad because all of the items are cost-effective. Let’s prepare the recipe with the steps (listed below).

STATS

  • Course: Side dish, Salad, Main dish, Snack
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-free, Weight Watchers, Vegetarians, Vegan
  • Preparation Time Required: Ten mins
  • Cook Time: Zero mins
  • Total Time: 10 minutes

EQUIPMENT

  • Can Opener
  • Bowl
  • Spoon
  • One Fine strainer
  • Serving cup

INGREDIENTS

  • Black beans cans 2, approx 15 oz
  • Chopped red onion 1
  • Two large diced avocados
  • 1 can of cherry tomatoes
  • Chopped cilantro 1 bundle
  • Lime juice 4 tbsps
  • Salt 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper 1/2 tsp

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS

Black beans:

  • We used tinned black beans to prepare this flavorful salad. You can opt for other options such as kidney, garbanzo, or pinto beans.

Onion:

  • I used red onion to balance the flavors of the salad.

Tomatoes:

  • They add a bright red and juicy texture.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Open the tinned black beans and cherry tomatoes with the opener.
  2. Next, shift the black beans into a fine strainer to remove their extra content.
  3. Now, rinse them with regular water.
  4. After that, transfer the rinsed beans to a bowl.
  5. Next, add chopped cilantro, tomatoes, and diced onions to the bowl.
  6. Then, mix lime juice and avocados into the tomatoes.
  7. Combine all salad items with a spoon.
  8. Check the salad and add extra seasonings (if required).
  9. The tasty Weight Watchers Black Bean Salad is ready.
  10. Shift the salad to a serving cup.
  11. Serve or place the salad in the fridge for later use.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Pair the black bean salad with chicken and vegetable soup.
  • This salad also goes well with the beef tacos.
  • Enjoy it with chicken fajita casserole and grilled salmon.
  • Serve the salad with BBQ ribs and flaky white fish.
  • Turkey meatballs, chicken Caesar wrap, and vegetable kabobs also pair well with the salad.

TIPS

  • Choose high-quality and fresh vegetables and herbs to prepare this salad.
  • Choose low-sodium tinned black beans.
  • Mix diced tomatoes with green chilies to make the salad spicer.
  • Incorporate a variety of colorful and protein-rich items.
  • Experiment with this salad recipe with a variety of beans.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Save the remaining black bean salad in a plastic box and refrigerate it for five days.

Freezer:

  • It’s not recommended to freeze black bean salad as it can alter the texture and flavor of the vegetables.

FAQs

Can I prepare this black bean salad with extra items?

  • Yes, you can mix additional items such as sliced avocado, diced bell peppers, or crumbled queso fresco.

How can I boost the flavor of black bean salad?

  • You can add a dash of cumin or citrus juice to the salad.

Can I replace the canned black beans with cooked ones?

  • Yes, you can use cooked black beans instead of using the canned black beans.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Serving amount 1
Total amount 8 servings
Total Calories 205 kcal
Carbohydrates 30 g
Protein 10 g
Dietary Fiber 12 g
Total Fat 6 g
Sugar 1 g
Sodium 137 mg

Total Weight Watchers points per serving of the salad is only two (2).