Granny Smith Apple and Black Bean Salad
This Latin-inspired salad combines black beans, crisp Granny Smith apples, onion, and red bell pepper with earthy cumin, a gentle cayenne kick, and bright lemon juice. Fresh cilantro brings a clean finish, making it a colorful side dish for lunches, picnics, or casual dinners.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Granny Smith Apple and Black Bean Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 77
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and red bell pepper in the hot oil until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes; season with cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper. Transfer to a mixing bowl, then stir in the black beans, apples, lemon juice, and cilantro. Refrigerate until cold before serving.
- 2
Cook and stir the onion and red bell pepper in the hot oil until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes; season with cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Scrape the mixture into a mixing bowl; stir in the black beans, apples, lemon juice, and cilantro.
- 4
Refrigerate until cold before serving.
- Calories 294.29 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 12.98 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 50.93 g 19%
- Total Fat 5.2 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.31 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 211.08 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 11.6 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 11.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 151.79 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.31 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 283.62 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 27.82 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 48.58 mg Good Source 54%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Granny Smith Apple and Black Bean Salad is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Canola Oil, Cayenne Pepper, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 294.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Granny Smith Apple and Black Bean Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Canola Oil, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, Granny Smith Apple. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Granny Smith Apple and Black Bean Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 294.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Granny Smith Apple and Black Bean Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Granny Smith Apple and Black Bean Salad healthy?
- Granny Smith Apple and Black Bean Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 294.29 calories and 12.98 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 211.08 mg (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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