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    Home » Mexican Recipes » Ensalada de Frijoles

    Published: Jul 30, 2022 Modified: Jun 30, 2023 by Catherine Arena 2 Comments

    Ensalada de Frijoles

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    This Ensalada de Frijoles Negros (Black Bean Salad) is a delicious blend of zesty flavors that pairs perfect with grilled meats and fish! Soon to become a family favorite!

    Ensalada de Frijoles Negros (Black Bean Salad) served in a white platter with a mixing bowl filled with the rest of the salad.

    With the grilling season in full swing, I cannot help myself. I have to make every yummy refreshing salad that I could think of!

    Everything from creamy to refreshing salads has been made in our home this summer.

    Like this Ensalada de Pasta Fría (Cold Pasta Salad), Ensalada de Coditos con Jamón (Macaroni Salad with Ham), Ensalada de Papa (Potato Salad) and this refreshing Ceviche de Brócoli (Broccoli Ceviche).

    If you have yet to try any of these, make sure to give them a try. They’re all quick to make, perfect for summer cookouts, picnics, entertaining, and make excellent weeknight side dishes. More importantly, they’re of course delicious!

    But, make sure to add this one to your list too!

    This one is by far one of my favorites!

    With the inviting feast of colors and refreshingly zesty flavors, this black bean salad will surely become a favorite for you too! Guaranteed!

    Ensalada de Frijoles Negros (Black Bean Salad) in a mixing bowl with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

    What’s Perfect about this salad?

    • Its super quick and easy to make.
    • Although this salad benefits from sitting in the refrigerator for a few hours, it can be eaten right away.
    • It pairs excellent with chicken, beef, pork and fish.
    • Even better with grilled foods, such as salmon and steak.
    • A little bit of ingredients, goes a long way. After mixing in all the ingredients, this salad will feed 6-8 people.
    • Can be made ahead of time especially great for entertaining and cookouts.

    Ingredients You Will Need

    • black beans
    • corn
    • green pepper
    • red pepper
    • red onion
    • tomatoes
    • fresh cilantro
    • garlic
    • oil
    • cider vinegar
    • lime
    • salt and pepper

    How to Make Ensalada de Frijoles Negros

    Chopped vegetables on a cutting board.
    Lime vinegar vinaigrette ready for the black bean salad.
    1. Rinse the cilantro, peppers and tomatoes under cool water.
    2. Chop the peppers and tomatoes. Finely chop cilantro.
    3. Peel the garlic and onion.
    4. Finely minced the garlic and chop the onion.
    5. Mix the oil, vinegar, lime juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
    Drained black beans and corn in a glass mixing bowl.
    Vegetables and chopped cilantro added to mixing bowl.
    1. Drain the black beans and corn through a strainer and add to a mixing bowl.
    2. Top the beans and corn with all the veggies, garlic and cilantro.
    Ensalada de Frijoles fully prepared and ready to chill.
    1. Add the vinaigrette to the bowl and stir salad.
    2. Cover and chill the salad for two hours or more.

    Note: Although, you can serve this salad immediately but is better when set in the refrigerator to chill.

    Ensalada de Frijoles Salad Variations

    You can add a few variations or substitutes to this salad if you like.

    • Whole grape tomatoes or cut in half
    • Cubed avocado
    • Chopped fresh jalapeño
    • Grilled corn kernels
    • Cubed cucumber
    • Zucchini cubes
    • Sliced artichokes
    • Chopped grilled chicken
    • Cooked shrimp

    What to Serve with this Black Bean Salad?

    This salad is delicious served in a variety of different ways. Here are some amazing and delicious ideas.

    • Serve with fish, chicken, pork or beef
    • Grilled meats or salmon
    • On top of tacos
    • Serve on a bed of lettuce or other greens
    • Serve as an appetizer with tortilla chips
    • On top of Arroz Blanco (Puerto Rican Rice) or Puerto Rican Yellow Rice with Corn
    • Stuff salad inside of baby tomatoes and serve as an appetizer or side

    Can You Make this Salad Ahead of Time?

    Absolutely! However, if you make this salad a day or two in advance, make sure to freshen up with fresh cilantro.

    If you want to add avocado chunks, make sure to add at the very end when you are ready to serve the salad.

    Ensalada de Frijoles Negros (Black Bean Salad) in a mixing bowl with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

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    Ensalada de Frijoles Negros (Black Bean Salad) served in a white platter with a mixing bowl filled with the rest of the salad.

    Ensalada de Frijoles Negros

    This Ensalada de Frijoles Negros (Black Bean Salad) is a delicious blend of zesty flavors that pairs perfect with grilled meats and fish! Soon to become a family favorite!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Chilling Time Recommended: 2 hours hours
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 253kcal
    Author: Catherine Arena

    Ingredients

    • 1 15 oz can black beans drained
    • 1 15 oz can corn drained
    • ½ red pepper rinsed and chopped
    • ½ green pepper rinsed and chopped
    • ½ red onion chopped
    • 2 roma tomatoes rinsed and chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
    • handful fresh cilantro rinsed and chopped

    Vinegar Lime Vinaigrette

    • ¾ cup olive oil
    • ½ cider vinegar
    • 1 fresh lime juiced
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Rinse the cilantro, peppers and tomatoes under cool water.
      Chop the peppers and tomatoes.
      Finely chop cilantro.
    • Peel the garlic and onion.
      Finely minced the garlic and chop the onion.
    • Mix the oil, vinegar, lime juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
    • Drain the black beans and corn through a strainer.
      Add to a mixing bowl.
    • Top the beans and corn with all the veggies, garlic and cilantro.
    • Add the vinaigrette to the bowl and stir salad.
      Cover and chill the salad for two hours or more.
      Note: You can serve this salad immediately but is better when set in the refrigerator to chill.

    Notes

    Black Bean Salad Variations

    • Whole grape tomatoes or cut in half
    • Cubed avocado
    • Chopped fresh jalapeño
    • Grilled corn kernels
    • Cubed cucumber
    • Zucchini cubes
    • Sliced artichokes
    • Chopped grilled chicken
    • Cooked shrimp

    What to Serve with this Black Bean Salad?

    • Serve with fish, chicken, pork or beef
    • Grilled meats or salmon
    • On top of tacos
    • Serve on a bed of lettuce or other greens
    • Serve as an appetizer with tortilla chips
    • On top of Arroz Blanco (Puerto Rican Rice) or Puerto Rican Yellow Rice with Corn
    • Stuff salad inside of baby tomatoes and serve as an appetizer or side
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 6 | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    1. Whack says

      August 10, 2022 at 4:24 am

      Hi Cathy,

      interesting recipe, I’m a bit confused about the nutritional informaiton… serving size is 6g? Huh?

      Thanks in advance
      —Whack

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      • Cathy says

        August 10, 2022 at 11:16 pm

        Hi Whack! Thank you for pointing this out! I will take a look at it and give you an update. 🙂

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