CHOPPED SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN SALAD
On my quest to deliver more recipes for the warm weather that don’t require an oven, I developed this chopped southwest black bean salad. It’s packed with all different veggies and beans for fiber and protein, and tastes like a taco salad without the lettuce. This is also a great meat-free recipe that will still keep you feeling full and satisfied after you eat it! Try this one out for a lunch meal prep, and if you still want to add some meat, I highly recommend pairing it with some shredded barbecue chicken. Yum!
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Try out some of my other salad recipes if you’re looking for more:
- Crispy chickpea & cashew kale salad
- Winter kale with tahini dressing
- Mediterranean inspired quinoa salad
- Summer kale salad with barbecue salmon
- Roasted brussels sprouts salad with tahini dressing
CHOPPED SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN SALAD
CHOPPED SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN SALAD
4
servings20
minutes0
On my quest to deliver more recipes for the warm weather that don’t require an oven, I developed this chopped southwest black bean salad. It’s packed with all different veggies and beans for fiber and protein, and tastes like a taco salad without the lettuce. This is also a great meat-free recipe that will still keep you feeling full and satisfied after you eat it! Try this one out for a lunch meal prep, and if you still want to add some meat, I highly recommend pairing it with some shredded barbecue chicken. Yum!
Ingredients
- CREAMY TACO DRESSING
2/3 cup 2/3 greek yogurt
3 tbsp 3 olive oil
2 tbsp 2 apple cider vinegar
juice of 1 lime
1 1 + 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning
- SOUTHWEST CHOPPED SALAD
2 cans 2 black beans, drained & rinsed
15 oz 15 can corn, drained
2 2 red bell peppers, diced
1/2 1/2 jalapeno pepper, diced (optional)
1/2 large 1/2 green or red cabbage head, chopped (about 4 cups)
4 4 green onions, chopped
2/3 cup 2/3 fresh chopped cilantro
1 1 avocado, pitted & diced for topping (on the side, if desired)
optional additions: cheddar, cotija, or feta cheese on top
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the greek yogurt, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, and taco seasoning until smooth.
- Add the black beans, corn, bell peppers, jalapeno, cabbage, green onion, and cilantro to the mixing bowl. Use tongs or a spatula to mix everything well, coating all components in the dressing.
- Enjoy immediately with diced avocado and cheese on top or store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Delish!! Added taco meat and cheddar mmm
Incredibly tasty! So fresh and light but filling at the same time. I enjoyed it with some roasted sweet potatoes and Siete chips! Thank you Jen ❤️
♡ Actually, a perfect decent meal to look forward to and be “a little fiberious-healthy.” I would add a little bit of bits of pineapple from a can or a few cut up pieces of papaya; maybe ? ♡
The best make ahead recipe for a busy mom with 2 kids!
ABSOLUTELY obsessed with this recipe! i’ve made it at the beginning of the week and put it on a bunch of things throughout the week! I’ve had it with my eggs, with home made tostadas, i’ve added shrimp and chicken on top of rice and a salad bed.
I loved this recipe! It’s a great base to keep adding fun items to keep meal prep exciting.
I prepped it to enjoy for dinner tonight. Since I’m dairy-free, I added some crumbled tofu and mixed black and Great Northern beans. I’m really excited to enjoy it tonight with our leftover bbq ribs!
Sounds like a delicious addition to this salad!! BBQ goes perfect with these flavors 🙂
This salad is delicious, I didn’t have cabbage so skipped it. My husband kept asking do we still have that salad for supper? I love that it adds fiber and filling to our summer suppers and you can make ahead and eat it for a few days.
Can you swap out the greek yogurt for another kind of yogurt or product? Cant wait to try this salad!