Lifestyle Diets Vegan Vegan Sauces Vegan Salad Dressing No-Cook Black Bean Salad 4.6 (19) 15 Reviews The dressing for this vegan black bean salad gets its creaminess from blended avocado. Any mix of salad greens will work well, but try arugula if you want to give this hearty salad a peppery kick. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer is a recipe developer, tester, and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 8, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 8 cups Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High Blood Pressure Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients ½ cup thinly sliced red onion 1 medium ripe avocado, pitted and roughly chopped ¼ cup cilantro leaves ¼ cup lime juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt 8 cups mixed salad greens 2 medium ears corn, kernels removed, or 2 cups frozen corn, thawed and patted dry 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed Directions Place onion in a medium bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside. Combine avocado, cilantro, lime juice, oil, garlic and salt in a mini food processor. Process, scraping down the sides as needed, until smooth and creamy. Just before serving, combine salad greens, corn, tomatoes and beans in a large bowl. Drain the onions and add to the bowl, along with the avocado dressing. Toss to coat. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2018; updated March 2023 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 322 Calories 16g Fat 41g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 2 cups Calories 322 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 41g 15% Dietary Fiber 13g 46% Total Sugars 11g Protein 11g 21% Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 2g 12% Vitamin A 3894IU 78% Vitamin C 45mg 50% Folate 260mcg 65% Sodium 407mg 18% Calcium 113mg 9% Iron 4mg 21% Magnesium 79mg 19% Potassium 1238mg 26% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.