This Cucumber Black Bean Salad Recipe is light, refreshing and comes together in under 10 minutes. Cucumber spirals, black beans, and feta cheese all lightly dressed. Perfect for an easy quick lunch or light summer dinner. Gluten Free, Easy.
So when it comes to salads… sometimes it’s good to switch em up a bit.
This Black Bean Salad with spiralized cucumber is a prime example of that….
Cause anytime you can turn veggies into zoodles it becomes a really fun experience….
Not only does it change the texture but it’s also great for a beautiful unique presentation.
It’s kinda like eating a bowl full of spaghetti noodles without all the carbs..
Okay…. maybe not exactly like eating spaghetti but still a great way to switch up salad making.
What’s needed for this Cucumber Black Bean Salad recipe:
- English Cucumber
- Black Beans
- Feta Cheese
- Cilantro
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Olive oil
- Seasonings
Some reasons to consider spiralizing veggies:
- It’s Quick & Easy
- Kids really Enjoy doing it
- A great way to slip more veggies into your diet….
- Especially since one small veggie can yield many fluffy cups of the vegetable
- Allows you to be more creative with meals
Tips for making the best spiralized cucumber salad:
You can make the cucumber spirals ahead and store them on a paper towel in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
Cucumbers tend to release a lot of water so mix up the salad when you’re actually ready to serve it….
Since cucumbers are about 95% water they will need to be drained thoroughly before making the salad.
You can slice the spirals in half for easier serving or eating…. but personally I prefer the fun of eating the long strands.
Tools used to make this Cucumber Black Bean Salad:
More ideas for spiralizing Veggies:
Spiralized Carrot Beet & Apple Salad
Zoodles with Avocado Cream Sauce
Zoodles with Cauliflower Meatless Balls
AND IF YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE PLEASE BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW…..
I’d love to hear if you make this & how you like it. Plus please be sure to include a star 
rating.
Until next time- xoxo
Updated-originally posted August 2016
Cucumber Black Bean Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1 15 ounces can black beans rinsed
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbles*
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. dill weed
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- handful of fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Chop off both ends of cucumber and rinse. It's easier to cut cucumber in half before spiralizing.
- Rinse and drain cucumber zoodles and place in medium bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients and toss.
Notes
Nutrition
Really love the spiraled cucumber and the black beans just put this over the top!
Love how simple this is! Goes great with any meal.
Making veggies in to different shapes and textures is always a good idea to make what we’re used to a little different. This salad sounds delicious and full of lots of goodness. A perfect lunch.
i never would have tried to combine these ingredients together (especially with the black beans) but it turned out really amazing! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
You’re welcome Lisa! Glad it turned out well for you. 😘
I love cucumbers in salad, especially in hot summer days. This will be so perfect as the temperature climbs. 🙂
I am so excited about salad season! I can’t wait to try this version!
Thanks Renee and me too 🙂
Yum! I love the idea of spiralizing cucumber! I bet the texture is amazing. Thanks for sharing this one!
You’re welcome Luci!
I love cucumbers and I love black beans, so I would love this recipe!
You got me the moment you said it can be prepared in under 10 minutes! I love quick (but tasty) dishes – I’ll take note of this for my busy days!
I’ve spiralized almost everything… except cucumber!! Love the idea of making a delicious spiralized cucumber salad. Perfect for the Australian weather at the moment.
I am all about my spiralizer and delicious salads, so this one is calling my name! LOVE that it can be made in under 10 minutes! Cheers!
Hi Cheyanne, hope you get to try this one soon 🙂 Cucumber spirals are the bomb..
Thanks Ashley! And yes they are..I’ve been very much into spiralizing everything lately and I was pleasantly surprised with the simplicity and flavors of this 🙂
Nights off are always important! No matter how much we love to cook! I have been allll about cucumbers this summer – this looks delicious!