Black Bean Salad with Herbs
This Black Bean Salad with Herbs is a vibrant, nutritious, and flavor-packed dish that comes together in just 15 minutes. Featuring black beans, fresh dill, spring onions, capers, and sunflower seeds tossed in a zesty balsamic and mint dressing, it’s perfect as a light lunch, meal prep option, or a refreshing side. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Salad ingredients
- 2 cans (3 cups) black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 roasted red pepper (from a jar) sliced
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- ¼ cup spring onions chopped
- 1 handful spinach chopped
- 3 tsp capers
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dried mint
- ¼ tsp chili flakes optional
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion, dill, spring onions, and spinach. Slice the roasted pepper. Toast the sunflower seeds if desired.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dried mint, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, chopped veggies, herbs, capers, and sunflower seeds. Pour the dressing over the top.
- Toss everything gently until well coated. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving for best flavor.