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Black Bean Burger Salad {with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette}

May 9, 2017 by Keri 4 Comments

Meatless burgers that even meat eaters will love! This black bean burger salad is full of flavor and texture and makes for a delicious and satisfying lunch or dinner.

Hello friends! Did you all have a nice weekend? Kyle and I headed back to PA for a quick visit with family. It was nice, but went by fast, and I feel like I didn’t actually get a weekend. So needless to say, I’m still recovering!

Yesterday I spent my entire day cleaning and recovering my house from hosting my niece all last week. Having a toddler around is fun, but messy! I think I met my match when it comes to popcorn consumption. That girl can eat adult-sized portions of popcorn all day long… and manage to get it in the couch cushions and under every piece of furniture. 

Luckily I bought a new vacuum last week so I’ve been obsessed with vacuuming and using all the fancy attachments it came with. #adulting!

Moving on….

Black Bean Burger Salad {with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette} 

If you’re looking for meatless alternatives to burgers (and even if you aren’t) you are going to absolutely love these! I was so pleased with how these came out that I ate them every single day for lunch until they were gone. Kyle didn’t even get to try one! 

Seriously, they are that good! Especially when surrounded by arugula, avocado, salsa, cotija cheese, and drizzle with a cilantro-lime vinaigrette. Total flavor explosion! 

Not only will these black bean burgers be perfect for Memorial Day, but they will also be great all summer long. 

Speaking of Memorial Day, can you believe we are a little over 2 weeks away? For some reason it doesn’t feel like May… maybe because it’s pretty chilly out. We had 39º this morning! Mind you, 2 weeks ago it was 90º and felt like summer. 

I digress. Let’s get back to these tasty black bean burgers. 

They couldn’t be any easier to put together – grab a bowl and mash up some black beans with an egg, a bunch of aromatics, and some almond flour to help bind them. Cook ’em up in a skillet or grill pan and eat!

You can also make these black bean burgers ahead and just reheat them. If you’re looking for more of a traditional burger feel, you can make them larger, melt cheese on ’em, and add them to a bun! Pile it high with your favorite toppings and you won’t even care that you’re not eating meat!

Have a great week! 


Black Bean Burger Salad
2017-05-09 13:40:04
Serves 4
Meatless burgers that even meat eaters will love! This black bean burger salad is full of flavor and texture, plus it’s easy on the waistline!
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
For the Black Bean Burgers
  1. 1 Can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  2. 1 Egg, lightly beaten
  3. 1 Onion, grated
  4. 1 Teaspoon Chipotle Hot Sauce, more or less to taste
  5. ½ Lime, juiced
  6. 1 Teaspoon Salt
  7. ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  8. ½ Teaspoon Ground Cumin
  9. ¾ Cup Almond Flour
  10. Extra-Light Olive Oil, for cooking
Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
  1. 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
  2. 1 Tablespoons Very finely Chopped Cilantro
  3. 1 Garlic Clove, smashed lightly and peeled
  4. 1 Teaspoon Honey
  5. Salt & Pepper, to taste
  6. ¼ Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
For Assembling
  1. 8 Cups Arugula, or lettuce of choice
  2. ½ Medium Red Onion, thinly sliced
  3. 1 Avocado, removed from skin and thinly sliced
  4. Salsa or Pico de Gallo
  5. Crumbled Cotija Cheese, optional
Instructions
  1. Make the black bean burgers by mashing the black beans in a medium bowl. Add in the egg, onion, hot sauce, lime juice, salt, pepper, cumin, and almond flour. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined. Form the mixture into 8 burgers (or 4 if you want large ones).
  2. Preheat a grill pan or skillet over high heat and drizzle the pan with some extra-light olive oil. Cook the burgers 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  3. To make the dressing, combine the lime juice, cilantro, garlic clove, honey, salt, pepper, and olive oil into a mason jar with lid. Shake the jar until everything is well combined.
  4. Toss your arugula with the onions and just enough of the dressing to lightly coat – about 2 tablespoons.
  5. Divide the arugula among 4 serving plates and arrange the burgers (2 per serving) and avocado next to the greens. Top everything with salsa and cotija cheese if desired.
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Lovely comments

  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    May 11, 2017 at 8:10 am

    What a fun salad, Keri! I love that you made burgers from black beans. Love that vinaigrette, too! Sounds perfect for spring!

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  2. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    May 11, 2017 at 2:28 pm

    One of these days we need to meet in person and have a popcorn consumption competition… because I’m pretty sure I could take you down (to China town. Ha. Sorry I can’t help myself from being a nerd). Lame jokes aside, I loooooove black bean burgers! Like, they are my favorite type of burger! Needless to say, I’m totally loving these!! I never eat the bun, because why waste the calories? So I’m loving that you served them over a salad! And that Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette? Yes!!! This is heaven! Cheers, sweets!
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  3. Mary says

    May 11, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    I LOVE black bean burgers but I’ve never tried to make one myself. Ohhh a new vacuum cleaner sounds like a good time to me.

    Reply
  4. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    May 12, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    I love anything black bean and these burgers sound so delish, Keri. And that cilantro lime vinaigrette addition sounds like a wonderful idea. This is what I call a perfect summer lunch. Have a fantastic weekend. 🙂

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