Black Bean and Apple Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette

A vibrant and flavorful fall salad featuring sweet apples, hearty black beans, and a tangy maple-dijon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for any autumn gathering.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

385 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.32/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack•Salad•Side Dish

Cuisine:

British

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1can (15 ounces)Black Beans(rinsed and drained)

£0.75

2mediumApples(such as Honeycrisp or Gala, cored and diced)

£0.80

0.3cupRed Onion(thinly sliced or finely chopped)

£0.15

0.3cupDried Cranberries

£0.40

0.3cupToasted Pecans or Walnuts(chopped)

£1.20

5ouncesMixed Greens or Baby Spinach

£1.00

3tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.30

2tablespoonsMaple Syrup(pure maple syrup)

£0.50

1tablespoonDijon Mustard

£0.10

1tablespoonApple Cider Vinegar

£0.05

0.3teaspoonSalt(or to taste)

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(or to taste)

£0.05

Total Cost

£5.30

£1.32 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined. This is your maple-dijon vinaigrette.
2.
In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained black beans, diced apples, red onion, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans or walnuts.
3.
Add the mixed greens or baby spinach to the bowl with the black bean mixture.
4.
Pour the maple-dijon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
5.
Serve immediately or chill for later. The salad is best served soon after dressing to prevent the greens from wilting.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (200g)

385 kcal / 1611 kJ

Carbs

44g

17% of RDA

Fat

21g

30% of RDA

Protein

18% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

11 g

37% of RDA

Sugar

24 g

27% of RDA

Sodium

310 mg

13% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2.5 g

13% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a heartier salad, add cooked quinoa or farro.

Feel free to substitute other nuts like almonds or walnuts for pecans.

Add crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese for extra flavor.

The vinaigrette can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Cooking Equipment

Mixing Bowls

Whisk

Wine Pairings

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Black Bean and Apple Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette

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