Black Bean Burger Salad
Tired of boring salads? Try one of Jacob’s signature dishes, a Black Bean Burger Salad recipe with Balsamic Basil Dressing.
When Jacob and I first started dating, a burger salad bowl was one of the meals he would prepare to impress me. He wanted to show off his cooking skills and knowledge of healthy recipes. I’m sure dating a dietitian must be a little nerve-wracking, worrying that I might be assessing every meal he prepares for me.
Dietitians care more about the deliciousness of the food (we know all about balance). However, I was thoroughly impressed with Jacob’s salad-making skills. It’s not always easy to prepare a healthy salad that is also delicious!
So, let’s make Jacob’s Signature Black Bean Burger Salad and all my favorite burger toppings.
Three Reasons You Will Love This Burger Salad
Versatile: This salad can be made using a homemade healthy black bean burger cooked in a skillet over medium heat, a frozen veggie pattie heated through in an air fryer, or even grilled burgers made with lean cooked ground beef or turkey burgers.
Moreover, you could even add some shredded cheddar cheese to the top of the burger for a melty cheese addition. The eater can add a variety of different ingredients to their salad, such as romaine lettuce or arugula, dill pickles or picked green beans, red onion, goat cheese, crispy bacon, or even your favorite salad dressing.
Nutritious: In this recipe you will find protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Not following a keto diet and finding this recipe needs a little more carbohydrates? Just add a side of your favorite mac salad, top with crunchy croutons, or even some oven-roasted potatoes.
Looking to make this low-carb lunch or dinner? Beyond Burger makes really good vegan burger patties. They have 20g protein, 7g carbohydrates, and 2g fiber.
Easy: I think Jacob made this recipe so often because of how easy it was for him to whip together. Just take your premade frozen veggie burger and heat it in the microwave, air fryer, or skillet, then add it over a bed of mixed greens and veggies. Then, top it with your favorite dressing or my Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette.
The Ingredients in this Black Bean Burger Salad
- Black Bean Burgers – You are welcome to use either homemade veggie burgers and/or store-bought black bean burgers in this recipe. I have a delicious homemade Wild Rice and Black Bean Burger recipe but I also enjoy Morning Star’s Spicy Black Bean Burgers.
- Homemade: Wild Rice and Black Bean Burgers (I like to make a big batch of these and freeze them for easy meal prepping later on).
- Store-bought: Spicy Black Bean Burger from Morning Star Farms
- Mixed salad greens
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Shallots
- Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette – recipe on The Addy Bean!
Optional ingredients – turn this into a cheeseburger salad by adding about a cup of shredded cheddar.
Step – By – Step Instructions
This is a quick and simple salad that can be put together in under 15 minutes.
Prepare the dressing:
- Add all the salad dressing ingredients to a jar. Secure the lid of the jar and shake to incorporate, set aside.
Prepare the burger:
- Stovetop: Add 1 tbsp avocado oil to a skillet and turn to medium heat. Add the frozen store-bought or homemade black bean burgers to the skillet. Cook for 7-10 minutes flipping halfway through.
- Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the burgers for 14-16 minutes.
- Cool the burger for 5-10 minutes before adding it to the salad.
Prepare the salad:
- First, add the greens to the salad bowl or bowls. Then layer on the tomatoes, cucumber, and shallots. Add the Black Bean Burgers and drizzle over the Balsamic Basil Dressing.
Jazzing Up Salads
There are 4 key rules to follow when jazzing up a salad.
- Healthy Fats: Add something with healthy fats such as nuts & seeds, olive oil, avocado oil, avocados, pole-caught canned tuna, or olives.
- Protein: Include a protein source like chicken, fish, pork, nuts & seeds, tofu, tempeh, or legumes.
- Crunch: croutons, nuts & seeds, crispy quinoa, tortilla strips, crisp peppers, apples, cucumbers, or baked chickpeas.
- Lastly, add fruits and veggies you actually enjoy, not just the ones you think are healthy.
I feel so passionately about these 4 key rules when creating a jazzed-up (not boring) salad that I wrote an entire article about how to BYO (build your own) salad! Check it out here -> BYO (Build Your Own) Salad – The Addy Bean Article
Salads Are Love
I love to make fun, exciting, and delicious salad recipes. Below are a few other salads you may love.
Layered Arugula and Spinach Salad with Smoked Trout
Easy Lemon Cucumber Salad with a Lemon Vinaigrette
Jacob's Black Bean Burger Salad with Balsamic Basil Dressing
Ingredients
- 5 Wild Rice and Black Bean Burger see recipe notes
- 10 cups mixed salad greens
- 16 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1.5 cups sliced cucumber
- 2 shallots, sliced a medium to large shallot
Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 10 basil leaves, julienned
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Dressing
- Add all the salad dressing ingredients to a jar. Secure the lid of the jar and shake to incorporate, set aside.
Prepare the burger:
- Stovetop: Add 1 tbsp avocado oil to a skillet and turn to medium heat. Add the frozen store-bought or homemade black bean burgers to the skillet. Cook for 7-10 minutes flipping halfway through.
- Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the burgers for 14-16 minutes.
- Cool the burger for 5-10 minutes before adding it to the salad.
Prepare the salad:
- First, add the greens to the salad bowl or bowls. Then, layer on the tomatoes, cucumber, and shallots. Last, add the Black Bean Burgers and drizzle over the Balsamic Basil Dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Hi, I'm Sarah Harper. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who loves to cook, eat, and talk about food! Here at The Addy Bean, you'll discover an array of flexitarian recipes. My mission is to inspire and encourage others to eat and explore the world of plant-based foods!
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