Black Bean and Cucumber Salad

8 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 15 min

“I came up with this 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.” - by Emer

Directions

Toss cucumber, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and onion together in a large salad bowl.
Whisk olive oil, orange marmalade, lemon juice, honey, and cumin together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the cucumber mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
274 cal
14%

Fat
11 g
17%

Carbs
38.7 g
12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (8)

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Dminer456

Apr. 22, 2012

"I was looking for a new use for black beans and this recipe seemed interesting. Its fresh with a hint if sweetness from the honey and jam. I did substitute peach jam instead of marmalade...." See more"

GEChocolate

Jul. 22, 2012

"Light, refreshing and tasty. Didn't have orange marmalade or the peach marmalade as called out by the other reviewer. Used black raspberry jam instead and canned corn. Such a versatile recipe that ..." See moreyou can substitute the jam you have on hand as well as other ingredients. Recipe is definitely a keeper."

lutzflcat

Mar. 8, 2013

"After a while, it seems that all recipes for salads with cucumbers, black beans, corn, and cumin taste alike. This one has differentiated itself by using the honey and orange marmalade in its dressin..." See moreg which gives it just the right amount of sweetness. Will make this one again and most likely cut back the olive oil to 2 Tbsp."

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