Trader Joe’s Black Bean Crunch Salad
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This Trader Joe’s Black Bean Crunch Salad is a flavor bomb. Crisp kale slaw, black beans, crunchy jalapeños, pickled onions & a delicious cilantro lime dressing.
It is super hot in San Diego right now! We are in the middle of peak summer weather, which has me wanting to do any type of cooking that doesn’t require the stove or oven. And this Trader Joe’s Black Bean Crunch Salad is everything you could want when it comes to hot weather cooking. It is quick, requires just a few ingredients and is super yummy. You are going to want this one on repeat!
here’s what you need
ingredients
- Trader Joe’s Cruciferous Crunch Slaw
- black beans
- pickled onions
- avocado
- Trader Joe’s Crispy Jalapeño Pieces
- oil
- garlic
- jalapeño
- cilantro
- apple cider vinegar
- lime juice
- salt & pepper
equipment
You will need a small blender and salad bowl.
steps
step 1: prep the dressing
The dressing for this salad is one you will want to put on everything. It has the perfect amount of tang & spice!
To prep it, add the oil, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, salt & pepper to a small blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth and give it a taste. Adjust the vinegar, lime juice, salt & pepper as needed.
step 2: assemble & serve
Once the dressing is ready, the salad comes together super quick.
Add the slaw, cilantro, beans, pickled onions and dressing to a large salad bowl. Toss until everything is combined. Plate the salad and then top with the avocado and jalapeño pieces.
This salad is delicious. It is a restaurant-style salad that you can make at home in just 15 minutes!
tips & tricks
Not close to a Trader Joe’s? No problem. Swab the greens for your favorite slaw mix and add a crunchy element like pepitas or crispy onions in place of the jalapeños.
This is best served right away, but if you want to make it ahead of time, leave off the avocado and jalapeños until right before serving.
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Trader Joe’s Black Bean Crunch Salad
Ingredients
- 10 ounces Trader Joe's Cruciferous Crunch Slaw
- 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped
- 1 15-ounce can black beans drained & rinsed
- 1/4 cup pickled onions
- 1 avocado cubed
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Crispy Jalapeño Pieces plus more to taste
FOR THE DRESSING
- 1/3 cup oil I used avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño chopped
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- lime juice to taste, start with 1/2 lime
- salt & pepper to taste
Equipment
- small blender or food processor
Instructions
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to a small blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Set aside.
- Add the slaw, cilantro, black beans, pickled onions and dressing to a salad bowl. Toss to combine.
- Transfer the salad to plates and top with avocado and crispy jalapeño pieces. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Not close to a Trader Joe’s? No problem. Swab the greens for your favorite slaw mix and add a crunchy element like pepitas or crispy onions in place of the jalapeños.
- This is best served right away, but if you want to make it ahead of time, leave off the avocado and jalapeños until right before serving.
