READY IN 15 mins

Black Bean and Cucumber Salad

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"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." — 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.

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PREP 15 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

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.

—Dminer456

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 23, 2013

Nothing too exciting...the marmalade kind of got lost in everything else.

—Jbooshey

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8 Ratings

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 you can substitute the jam you have on hand as well as other ingredients. Recipe is definitely a keeper.

—GEChocolate

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Mar 08, 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 dressing 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.

—lutzflcat

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Aug 12, 2012

This is soooo good! I needed something to do with the cucumbers mom gave me from her garden and this was perfect! It's easy to prepare & perfect for a potluck or picnic too!

—DeliriousMom

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Mar 18, 2013

This was really good. I threw the leftover bean salad onto mixed greens... :) I was tapping my new orange marmalade jar lid to get it off..and the whole top, glass included cracked off...so I had to improvise with plum sauce and dried orange rind...it worked...but I want to go buy some more orange marmalade.

—Gracie

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Feb 22, 2013

Love this. I didn't have orange marmalade, just added a little strawberry jam. Love this recipe! Put it in a tortilla wrap-LOVED IT!

—jdoe

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Sep 18, 2012

me and bf really liked this.. hardly used any cucumbers partially bc i forgot them since i was inundated with every other ingredient.. used a lot more lemon and added cilantro.. used regular chopped up tomatoes.. only used half the olive oil.. he said it reminded him of ceviche w/o the seafood.. i thought of it more like tex mex salsa.. ty for the recipe

—just_jam

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Nutrition

Calories
274 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
38.7 g
12%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
11 g
17%

Fiber
9.4 g
38%

Protein
8.7 g
17%

Sodium
516 mg
21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Black Bean and Cucumber Salad

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 274
Calories from Fat: 99

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 17 %
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 516mg 21 %
** Potassium 633mg 18 %
Total Carbohydrates 38.7g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 9.4g 38 %
Protein 8.7g 17 %
** Sugars 9.3g
** Vitamin A 8 %
** Vitamin C 30 %
** Calcium 8 %
** Iron 28 %
** Thiamin 20 %
** Niacin 25 %
** Vitamin B6 13 %
** Magnesium 22 %
** Folate 52 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.