Black Bean and Cucumber Salad

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I came up with this cucumber-bean salad when I realized I had some leftover salad items that needed to be used up. It's refreshing and light! It can be easily adapted to include your favorite salad ingredients.

Submitted by Emer
Updated on June 30, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 seedless cucumber, quartered and cut into chunks

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed

  • ½ red onion, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 4 ½ teaspoons orange marmalade

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Toss cucumber, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and onion together in a large salad bowl.

  2. Whisk olive oil, orange marmalade, lemon juice, honey, and cumin together in another bowl; season with salt and pepper.

  3. Drizzle dressing over cucumber mixture; toss to coat.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

274 Calories
11g Fat
39g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 274
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Sodium 419mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 9g 34%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 61mg 5%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 633mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.