Black Bean Taco Salad Recipe - a lighter version of the classic taco salad. Packed with vegetables and black beans in place of chicken for protein. The dressing is simply irresistible!
You can use my Instant Pot Black Beans for this salad and serve it with Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup.
This post is sponsored by BUSH'S® Beans.
Bright and colorful summer salads are my favorite side dishes to make during the warm season. Especially, if they are on the healthy side yet still absolutely delicious.
Today I am partnering with BUSH'S® Beans to bring you this recipe for Black Bean Taco Salad. It is one of my favorite summer salads to make for picnics or backyard cookouts and my family loves it! It super easy to mix up thanks to the convenience of black beans in place of chicken. Sweet corn, red and orange mini peppers and red onion add a pop of color and a ton of flavor. Toss it all with the 3-ingredient dressing and enjoy!
DRESSING FOR TACO SALAD:
If you are like me and absolutely can't stand cilantro, you will LOVE the dressing I made for this salad. It has only 3 ingredients and perfect for this side dish. I simply blended sour cream, salsa and ground cumin. So good! It would be great as a topping for tacos as well! I also use it in my Dorito Taco Salad.
WHY BLACK BEANS?
I always have several cans of BUSH'S® Black Beans in my pantry. I've been adding them to almost every Mexican dish I make. They are perfect substitute for meat because they have 7 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber, are cholesterol-free, gluten-free and low in fat. I love their creamy taste and texture.
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I hope you will enjoy my twist on the taco salad and make a big bowl for your next summer cookout. It is bound to disappear!
If making ahead, do not add the dressing until just before serving. Also, I recommend keeping the chopped onion separately and stir in before serving. It will prevent the onion flavor from overtaking the dish.
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Black Bean Taco Salad
Ingredients
!for the salad:
- 3 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1 15 oz can BUSH’S® Black Beans rinsed and drained well
- 1 15 oz can whole kernel sweet corn rinsed and drained well
- 3 mini sweet red and orange peppers chopped
- ½ medium red onion chopped
!for the dressing:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup salsa
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Place lettuce, black beans, sweet corn, peppers and onion in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently together.
- In a mini blender, combine sour cream, salsa and cumin. Blend until smooth. Pour dressing over salad. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by BUSH'S® Beans. All opinions, text and images are 100% my own.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Bush's Beans. The opinions and text are all mine.
Martha says
I used Ortega Black Beans with Diced Jalapeños instead of plain Black Beans. Also, I substituted Fat Free Greek Yogurt for the sour cream. Tossed it altogether with a bag of prepared Romaine lettuce with shredded carrots and cabbage. Served it on tostada shells. My family LOVED it! This is a keeper! Thanks!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Martha! YAY! That's fantastic! I love that you used beans with peppers and served this salad on tostadas. So tasty! Thank you so much for trying my recipe and for your feedback!
E says
To jazz it up a tad, I added salt, pepper, cilantro, fresh squeezed lime juice and some Tabasco Habanero Sauce. So good!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Loving your additions! Thank you!
Diane Mann says
Made this for dinner tonight and it was fabulous! Definitely a keeper!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Yay! That's awesome, Diane! Thank you!
Rose says
Made this salad today. Used Nappa and iceberg instead of romain (because if the scare).
Tripled the recipe for the sauce and served it on the side to be used as needed.
This salad is so filling. Tasty and refreshing. It will be made often!
Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Rose! Yay! Thank you so much for making my recipe and for the review! I am so happy to know you love it! Good choice with Nappa!
Eileen says
I will prepare this salad for guess tomorrow but I can’t eat corn. What can I substitute that stays in the Mexican favor
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Eileen! How about avocados? You could chop 2 to 3 avocados and use in place of corn. I hope this helps! Let me know if you try it!
Karla says
What kind of salsa is that??
The translation of "salsa" is "sauce"
So is a tomato sauce? or chilli?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Karla! Use any salsa you like on your tacos. Enjoy!
Sarah says
You stated this is a great side dish, if I add chicken would it be enough protein and stuff for a whole meal? I work at an elementary so I wanna stay healthy but still full.
Jessa says
I love how easy it is to throw this together for how healthy it is! Thank you for sharing. This looks so good .
Jennifer says
I prepare my lunches for the week on Sunday. I was thinking of packing everything with the dressing on the side. Is the dressing something that will last all week? Or should I make it each night beforehand?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Jennifer! I think the dressing will separate because of the salsa. I would mix it the day before. I hope this helps! -Anna
Daphne says
I'm not big into salads, but this is one I can live with--it was a really good, satisfying dish. (I did add garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the dressing for a bit of a boost in flavor.)
I'm sharing the recipe with my vegetarian friends and family.
April kursim says
Do you have the calories listed?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi April! According to MyFitnessPal is 169 calories per serving. Hope this helps! -Anna
Brandy says
Love Bush's beans! This is my kind of dish!
Krista says
This salad sounds so good right now! I cant to take a fork to my screen!
cakespy says
Wow, this looks awesome!! I love black beans and that signature flavor they impart on a recipe. Plus my friend just gave me a bunch of black beans since she was in excess (literally the first time I've been gifted black beans), it seems like fate that I should make this.
averie says
I love black beans, well all beans actually! I would devour this! Pinned!
Sues says
I so love this idea!! Perfect to take to a summer barbecue or to eat as a meal on a really hot evening!