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Easy Black Bean Salad

Jan 23, 2026

Easy Black Bean Salad (Oil-Free)

This quick and easy black bean salad is a fast, satisfying plant-based meal made with simple pantry staples. It’s customizable, oil-free, and perfect for busy lunches or dinners.

Ingredients

1 (15-oz) can beans (black beans or pinto beans work well), rinsed and drained
1 tortilla (low-carb if desired, but any tortilla works)
Bagged salad greens of choice
Taco seasoning, to taste
Tahini, to drizzle
Salsa, to taste
Optional: oil-free dressing (use the smallest amount possible)
Fresh cilantro, chopped
½ fresh lime

Instructions

Rinse and drain the canned beans.
Warm the tortilla if desired, then place it on a plate.
Top the tortilla with a generous handful of salad greens.
Add the beans on top of the greens and sprinkle with taco seasoning.
Drizzle with tahini and spoon salsa over the top.
If using dressing, add just a small amount.
Finish with fresh cilantro and squeeze the juice of half a lime over everything.
Serve immediately and enjoy like a tostada-style salad.

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