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Calculated Shard: 87 (from laksa187)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa087.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/","crawl_time":1775871693,"first_indexed_time":1773408751,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,smittenkitchen!\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/ s443","src_root_hash":"8613944166614026887","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"black bean confetti salad 2.0 – smitten kitchen","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"I was in\nParis\n* last week — no, I cannot believe I get to utter sentences like that so casually, either, pinch me — and it was really, truly, and surprisingly spring. The magnolia trees at the\nJardin du Palais Royal\nsupplied us with a lace curtain of fluttering pink shadows, the daffodils and hyacinth were popping up from the ground like they’d missed us, and everyone was outside and stayed out until after midnight and this energy climbed inside me, evicted all of the seasonal malaise (turned out I was just cold!), and I did my best to bring all of this warmth and joy back to NYC with me. And despite the fact that my grouchy (sorry, “weathered”) friends tried to warn me that we were experiencing a “false spring” and “don’t fall for it,” la la la, I said, it is spring in my heart now — and in my kitchen, and busted out a warm weather salad. Which is to say: I’m sorry, this sudden cold spell might be my fault.\nLongtime readers might recognize this as an update to\none of the earliest salads on this site\n. The black bean confetti salad has never left my repertoire, but these days, I love hitting it with more more more: avocado, radishes, and just so much lime juice. I’ve traded cumin for tajín (or your favorite chili powder) and made peace with cilantro. And these days, I cannot resist making it with\none of these chopper gadgets\n(which, funny enough, I also owned in 2006 but rarely used then; perhaps I had more free time?) for geometrically pleasing cubes of vegetable confetti.\nI love the way this straddles the line between party snack and lunch. I brought it to a friend’s tamale-making party last fall and felt a dorky maternal pride, knowing I’d sneakily provided us with vegetables, protein, and fiber (to go with our giant pot of queso, for balance and stuff). I make too much and eat it for lunch when I think I don’t have time for lunch. And this week, we piled it on simple quesadillas for dinner. Is there anything this salad cannot do? Bring spring back, perhaps, but do know it’s trying its best.\n* I was there to visit the factory where they make the\nStaub x Smitten Kitchen Braisers\n. Did you know there’s a pink braiser now? My 10 year-old found out and flipped.\nBlack Bean Confetti Salad 2.0\nThis is a zhuzh-ed up edition of my\n2007 Black Bean Confetti Salad\n— with added avocado, radishes, cilantro, more lime, and more seasoning. Look for avocados that feel like a firm rubber ball; they hold up well. We add them last so they don’t get very banged up. We scoop it up with tortilla chips.\n2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed\n3 bell peppers, a mix of colors, diced\n1 to 2 jalapeños, chopped small, to taste\n1\/4 large or half a medium white onion, chopped small\nA few radishes, chopped small (shown here with a watermelon radish)\n4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil\nJuice of 1 to 2 limes, to taste\nKosher salt\nChili powder or\ntajín\n(a blend of chili powder, lime, and salt)\nAbout 1\/2 cup (a big handful) fresh cilantro, chopped\n2 firm-ripe avocados, peeled and diced\nTortilla chips for serving (if you wish)\nCombine black beans, bell peppers, jalapeños, onion, and radishes in a large bowl. Dress with olive oil, the juice of one lime, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and chili powder or tajín to taste. Add cilantro and avocado and mix gently. Taste the mixture; I usually like mine with more lime (up to 1 lime more of juice) and salt (about a half-teaspoon more). Eat right away, scooping it up with tortilla chips. Leftovers keep a few days in the fridge.\nNote:\nI’m using this\nchopper\n.\nPost navigation","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#content)\n\n[smitten kitchen](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/)\n\nMenu\n\n[Surprise\\!](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/?random&timestamp=1775871694226)\n\n- [Surprise me\\!](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/?random&timestamp=1775871694226)\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/recipes)\n- [Books](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/book\/)\n- [Newsletter](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/subscribe\/)\n- [videos](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/videos\/)\n- [shop](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/shop\/)\n- [More](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/)\n  - [events](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/events\/)\n  - [About](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/about\/)\n    - [FAQ](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/about\/faq\/)\n  - [Contact](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/contact\/)\n  - [Good Reads](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/reading\/)\n    - [cookbook index](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/reading\/cookbook-index\/)\n  - [Cooking Conversions](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/cooking-conversions\/)\n  - [Travel](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/travel\/)\n    - [Deb’s New York Favorites](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/travel\/debs-new-york\/)\n    - [a few trips to paris](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/travel\/a-few-trips-to-paris\/)\n    - [two weeks in italy](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/travel\/two-weeks-in-italy\/)\n    - [nine days in scotland](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/travel\/nine-days-in-scotland\/)\n    - [six days in iceland](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/travel\/six-days-in-iceland\/)\n    - [five days in london](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/travel\/five-days-in-london\/)\n    - [ten days in ireland](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/travel\/ten-days-in-ireland\/)\n    - [a few favorites from spain](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/travel\/a-few-favorites-from-spain\/)\n    - [48 hours in new orleans](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/travel\/48-hours-in-new-orleans\/)\n    - [notes from a weekend in mexico city](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/travel\/notes-from-a-weekend-in-mexico-city\/)\n    - [notes and tips from rome](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/travel\/notes-and-tips-from-rome\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-v.2-7-scaled.jpg?fit=750%2C500&quality=89&ssl=1)\n\n## Post navigation\n[Previous post: banana chocolate chip cake](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/02\/banana-chocolate-chip-cake\/)\n\nRecipe\n# [black bean confetti salad 2.0](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/)\nMarch 13, 2026\n\nMarch 13, 2026\n\nby [deb](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/author\/debsk\/)  Jump to [recipe,](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/recipe)  [comments](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comments)\n\nI was in [Paris](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/travel\/a-few-trips-to-paris\/)\\* last week — no, I cannot believe I get to utter sentences like that so casually, either, pinch me — and it was really, truly, and surprisingly spring. The magnolia trees at the [Jardin du Palais Royal](https:\/\/share.google\/4X7G54up6IAfiy1aK) supplied us with a lace curtain of fluttering pink shadows, the daffodils and hyacinth were popping up from the ground like they’d missed us, and everyone was outside and stayed out until after midnight and this energy climbed inside me, evicted all of the seasonal malaise (turned out I was just cold!), and I did my best to bring all of this warmth and joy back to NYC with me. And despite the fact that my grouchy (sorry, “weathered”) friends tried to warn me that we were experiencing a “false spring” and “don’t fall for it,” la la la, I said, it is spring in my heart now — and in my kitchen, and busted out a warm weather salad. Which is to say: I’m sorry, this sudden cold spell might be my fault.\n\n![black bean confetti salad v.2-1](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55142941272_020e2b8dfc_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1)  \n ![black bean confetti salad v.2-3](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55144002968_e2360ee831_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1)\n\nLongtime readers might recognize this as an update to [one of the earliest salads on this site](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2007\/04\/tabula-beana\/). The black bean confetti salad has never left my repertoire, but these days, I love hitting it with more more more: avocado, radishes, and just so much lime juice. I’ve traded cumin for tajín (or your favorite chili powder) and made peace with cilantro. And these days, I cannot resist making it with [one of these chopper gadgets](https:\/\/amzn.to\/4uoVygv) (which, funny enough, I also owned in 2006 but rarely used then; perhaps I had more free time?) for geometrically pleasing cubes of vegetable confetti.\n\n![black bean confetti salad v.2-4](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55144002848_89ba77fe19_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1)  \n ![black bean confetti salad v.2-5](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55144033048_5b04ff0970_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1)\n\nI love the way this straddles the line between party snack and lunch. I brought it to a friend’s tamale-making party last fall and felt a dorky maternal pride, knowing I’d sneakily provided us with vegetables, protein, and fiber (to go with our giant pot of queso, for balance and stuff). I make too much and eat it for lunch when I think I don’t have time for lunch. And this week, we piled it on simple quesadillas for dinner. Is there anything this salad cannot do? Bring spring back, perhaps, but do know it’s trying its best.\n\n![black bean confetti salad v.2-9](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55144024948_30d0d13dac_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1)  \n ![black bean confetti salad v.2-8](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55144070214_c4f23d4a9a_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1)\n\n\\* I was there to visit the factory where they make the [Staub x Smitten Kitchen Braisers](https:\/\/williams-sonoma.pdy5.net\/YRxrZq). Did you know there’s a pink braiser now? My 10 year-old found out and flipped.\n\n### Black Bean Confetti Salad 2.0\n- **Servings:** 4 as a main, 8-10 as a snack\n- **Time:** 20 minutes\n- **Source:** Smitten Kitchen\n- [Print](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/)\n\nThis is a zhuzh-ed up edition of my [2007 Black Bean Confetti Salad](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2007\/04\/tabula-beana\/) — with added avocado, radishes, cilantro, more lime, and more seasoning. Look for avocados that feel like a firm rubber ball; they hold up well. We add them last so they don’t get very banged up. We scoop it up with tortilla chips.\n\n- 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed\n- 3 bell peppers, a mix of colors, diced\n- 1 to 2 jalapeños, chopped small, to taste\n- 1\/4 large or half a medium white onion, chopped small\n- A few radishes, chopped small (shown here with a watermelon radish)\n- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil\n- Juice of 1 to 2 limes, to taste\n- Kosher salt\n- Chili powder or [tajín](https:\/\/amzn.to\/4uqKXSh) (a blend of chili powder, lime, and salt)\n- About 1\/2 cup (a big handful) fresh cilantro, chopped\n- 2 firm-ripe avocados, peeled and diced\n- Tortilla chips for serving (if you wish)\n\nCombine black beans, bell peppers, jalapeños, onion, and radishes in a large bowl. Dress with olive oil, the juice of one lime, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and chili powder or tajín to taste. Add cilantro and avocado and mix gently. Taste the mixture; I usually like mine with more lime (up to 1 lime more of juice) and salt (about a half-teaspoon more). Eat right away, scooping it up with tortilla chips. Leftovers keep a few days in the fridge.\n\n**Note:** I’m using this [chopper](https:\/\/amzn.to\/4uoVygv).\n\n##### Previously\n**6 months ago:** [Cabbage and Halloumi Skewers](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2025\/09\/cabbage-and-halloumi-skewers\/)  \n **1 year ago:** [Simplest Brisket with Braised Onions](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2025\/04\/simplest-brisket-with-braised-onions\/)  \n **2 year agos:** [Turkey Meatloaf for Skeptics](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2024\/03\/turkey-meatloaf-for-skeptics\/)  \n **3 years ago:** [Bean and Vegetable Burritos](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2023\/03\/bean-and-vegetable-burritos\/)  \n **4 years ago:** [Banana Cream Pie](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2022\/03\/banana-cream-pie\/) and [Simple Chicken Tortilla Soup](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2022\/03\/simple-chicken-tortilla-soup\/)  \n **5 years ago:** [Hummingbird Cake](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2021\/03\/hummingbird-cake\/)  \n **6 years ago:** [Carrot and White Bean Burgers](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2020\/03\/carrot-and-white-bean-burgers\/)  \n **7 years ago:** [Extra-Billowy Dutch Baby Pancake](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2019\/03\/extra-billowy-dutch-baby-pancake\/')  \n **8 years ago:** [Sweet Potato Tacos](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2018\/03\/sweet-potato-tacos\/)  \n **9 years ago:** [Punjabi-Style Black Lentils](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2017\/03\/punjabi-style-black-lentil-dal\/) and [Easiest French Fries](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2017\/03\/easiest-french-fries\/)  \n **10 years ago:** [Churros](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2016\/03\/churros), [Nolita-Style Avocado Toast](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2016\/03\/nolita-style-avocado-toast\/) and [Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2016\/03\/chocolate-peanut-butter-tart\/)  \n **11 years ago:** [Black-Bottom Oatmeal Pie](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2015\/03\/black-bottom-oatmeal-pie\/) and [Potatoes with Soft Eggs and Bacon Vinaigrette](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2015\/03\/potatoes-with-soft-eggs-and-bacon-vinaigrette\/)  \n **12 years ago:** [Broccoli, Cheddar, and Wild Rice Casserole](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2014\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-and-wild-rice-casserole\/) and [Double-Chocolate Banana Bread](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2014\/03\/double-chocolate-banana-bread\/) and [Sizzling Chicken Fajitas](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2014\/03\/sizzling-chicken-fajitas\/)  \n **13 years ago:** [My Favorite Buttermilk Biscuits](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2013\/03\/my-favorite-buttermilk-biscuits\/) and [Coconut Bread](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2013\/03\/coconut-bread\/)  \n **14 years ago:** [Potato Knish, Two Ways](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2012\/03\/potato-knish-two-ways\/)  \n **15 years ago:** [The Best Baked Spinach](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2011\/03\/the-best-baked-spinach\/)  \n **16 years ago:** [Thick Chewy Granola Bars](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2010\/02\/thick-chewy-granola-bars\/), [Arroz Con Leche](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2010\/02\/arroz-con-leche-rice-pudding\/), and [Baked Rigatoni with Tiny Meatballs](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2010\/02\/baked-rigatoni-with-tiny-meatballs\/)  \n **17 years ago:** [Thick, Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2009\/02\/thick-chewy-oatmeal-raisin-cookies\/)  \n **18 years ago:** [Pasta with Cauliflower, Walnuts, and Feta](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2008\/03\/pasta-with-cauliflower-walnuts-and-feta\/)  \n **19 years ago:** [Mediterranean Eggplant and Barley Salad](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2007\/03\/mediterranean-eggplant-barley-salad\/)\n\n- [Print Recipe](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/ \"Click to print this recipe\")\n- [Email Recipe](mailto:?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20black%20bean%20confetti%20salad%C2%A02.0&body=https%3A%2F%2Fsmittenkitchen.com%2F2026%2F03%2Fblack-bean-confetti-salad-2-0%2F&share=email&nb=1 \"Click to email this to a friend\")\n- [Save to Pinterest](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?share=pinterest&nb=1 \"Click to share on Pinterest\")\n\n### *Related*\n[![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2011\/05\/spring-salad-with-new-potatoes.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200)](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2011\/05\/spring-salad-with-new-potatoes\/ \"spring salad with new&nbsp;potatoes\")\n\n#### [spring salad with new potatoes](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2011\/05\/spring-salad-with-new-potatoes\/ \"spring salad with new&nbsp;potatoes\")\nOne of my favorite things to make and eat isn't a potato salad, but a salad \\*with\\* potatoes. This one is full of bright spring vegetables with a punchy dressing.\n\nMay 30, 2011\n\nIn \"Asparagus\"\n\n[![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2016\/03\/spring-chicken-salad-toasts1.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&quality=89&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200)](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2016\/03\/spring-chicken-salad-toasts\/ \"spring chicken salad&nbsp;toasts\")\n\n#### [spring chicken salad toasts](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2016\/03\/spring-chicken-salad-toasts\/ \"spring chicken salad&nbsp;toasts\")\nChicken, cucumbers, radishes, herbs, and a dollop of horseradish crème fraîche in a fresher chicken salad approach.\n\nMarch 28, 2016\n\nIn \"Celery\"\n\n[![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2012\/05\/tzatziki-potato-salad.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&quality=89&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200)](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2012\/05\/tzatziki-potato-salad\/ \"tzatziki potato salad\")\n\n#### [tzatziki potato salad](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2012\/05\/tzatziki-potato-salad\/ \"tzatziki potato salad\")\nCucumbers, dill and absolutely no mayo are together about as light, cool and refreshing as potato salad can get.\n\nMay 24, 2012\n\nIn \"Cucumber\"\n\nSee more: [Avocado](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/recipes\/fruit\/avocado\/), [Beans](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/recipes\/ingredient\/beans\/), [Dairy-Free](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/recipes\/diet\/dairy-free\/), [Egg-Free](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/recipes\/diet\/egg-free\/), [Gluten-Free](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/recipes\/diet\/gluten-free\/), [Peppers](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/recipes\/vegetable\/peppers\/), [Recipe](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/recipes\/), [Salad](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/recipes\/course\/salad\/), [Spring](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/recipes\/season\/spring\/), [Summer](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/recipes\/season\/summer\/), [Tex-Mex](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/recipes\/cuisine\/tex-mex\/)\n\n### Share this:\n- [Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?share=facebook&nb=1)\n- [Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?share=pinterest&nb=1)\n- [Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?share=bluesky&nb=1)\n- [Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?share=threads&nb=1)\n- [Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email](mailto:?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20black%20bean%20confetti%20salad%202.0&body=https%3A%2F%2Fsmittenkitchen.com%2F2026%2F03%2Fblack-bean-confetti-salad-2-0%2F&share=email&nb=1)\n\n## Post navigation\n[banana chocolate chip cake](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/02\/banana-chocolate-chip-cake\/)\n\n### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#respond)\n## 54 comments on black bean confetti salad 2.0\n[All Comments](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/) [I Made This\\!](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/) [Questions](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/)\n\n1. **Ellie**\n   \n   Looks amazing! Thanks Deb\n   \n   [March 13, 2026 at 9:25 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2725722)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2725722#respond)\n2. **Reva Garde**\n   \n   Looks beautiful\\!\n   \n   [March 13, 2026 at 10:01 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2725727)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2725727#respond)\n3. **Kelly**\n   \n   “geometrically pleasing cubes of vegetable confetti.” Brilliant word picture! Love\\!\n   \n   [March 13, 2026 at 10:21 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2725729)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2725729#respond)\n4. **Iris**\n   \n   I’d love to hear more about the Cuisinart chopper- it has mixed reviews on Amazon. Does yours get frequent use? Long term durability? Easy to clean? Thanks\\!\n   \n   [March 13, 2026 at 11:02 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2725736)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2725736#respond)\n   1. **[deb](http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/)**\n      \n      I don’t use it frequently but it’s holding up just well. I love it for certain salads (like a tomato-cucumber salad, salade olivier, some salsas). I broke the one I had in 2006. The one I bought in 2020 would get stuck when using the smaller grid, which I hadn’t realized because I so rarely used the size. This one is working great for all things. We put it in the dishwasher. It’s not hard to clean at all. Just be careful touching the grids. They’re very sharp.\n      \n      [March 13, 2026 at 11:48 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2725739)\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2725739#respond)\n5. **Janna**\n   \n   Chiming in to say, would love travel posts on Paris and Amsterdam! I relied heavily on your restaurant reviews in Paris, and they did NOT disappoint. Kubri and Poulette were fantastic, Le Mary Celeste never disappoints, and although you did not go there, I will make a plug for Mokonuts. But I love your travel updates, Deb\\!\n   \n   [March 13, 2026 at 3:08 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2725756)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2725756#respond)\n6. **Irene**\n   \n   Oh my goodness the original is one of my daughter’s FAVE things on your site. Excited to try this ! Also yay Paris\n   \n   [March 14, 2026 at 8:00 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2725821)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2725821#respond)\n7. **Katie**\n   \n   How much chili powder do you tend towards, Deb? Thanks :)\n   \n   [March 14, 2026 at 11:31 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2725834)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2725834#respond)\n   1. **Olivia**\n      \n      This looks delicious\\!\n      \n      [March 17, 2026 at 9:34 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726077)\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726077#respond)\n   2. **[deb](http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/)**\n      \n      Tajin isn’t that hot so I tend to shake quit a bit on. I’d adjust to taste.\n      \n      [March 20, 2026 at 5:33 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726433)\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726433#respond)\n8. **Lora**\n   \n   I make this salad so often that most of my friends refer to it as “Lora’s salad”. It’s so good and endlessly adaptable to whatever I’m serving and however much I need of it. A true Smitten Kitchen classic\\!\n   \n   [March 14, 2026 at 12:19 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2725835)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2725835#respond)\n9. **Sarina Ruby**\n   \n   Hot tip: zest those limes before you juice them and throw that tasty zest in too!!! So so good.\n   \n   [March 14, 2026 at 12:52 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2725836)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2725836#respond)\n10. **[Mimi Pond](https:\/\/www.mimipond.com\/)**\n    \n    Most excellent! With unspringlike 90 degree weather in LA this was a quick delicious meal to assemble sans stove – had a leftover from a party Costco size bag of chips (how many people does it take to eat all those?) and voila, perfect\\!\n    \n    [March 15, 2026 at 11:29 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2725915)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2725915#respond)\n11. **Brooke**\n    \n    This is one of those recipes that has you scratching your head, like how could something so simple be SO good? I’ve made countless iterations of bean salads like this one over the years, but none of them were as fuss free, or as delicious. Love the radishes in there- the crunch factor! So genius. My new go to\\!\n    \n    [March 15, 2026 at 11:40 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2725917)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2725917#respond)\n12. **Jill**\n    \n    Thanks Deb! I made this with bit of garlic and added pepitas.  \n     My avocados were too ripe, so I made a side of guac instead.  \n     This salad is so so adaptable!! I may add a can of whole kernel corn and(or) chopped mango next time! Beyond delicious.\n    \n    [March 16, 2026 at 8:49 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2725986)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2725986#respond)\n13. **Becky Morgan**\n    \n    This is a fabulous salad for the crazy warm weather we suddenly have on the west coast! I happened to have some fresh mango so I threw it into my bowl–amazing!\\!\n    \n    [March 16, 2026 at 3:47 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726017)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726017#respond)\n    1. **Amanda M**\n       \n       Mango sounds like a fabulous addition to this salad\\!\n       \n       [March 17, 2026 at 3:31 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726060)\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726060#respond)\n14. **Milene**\n    \n    This salad looks delish. What can I replace the black beans with? Sorry,Not a fan of black beans.\n    \n    [March 16, 2026 at 4:05 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726020)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726020#respond)\n15. **Esther Brandon**\n    \n    I usually add edamame, sometimes capers…an adaptable recipe\\!\n    \n    [March 16, 2026 at 5:44 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726025)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726025#respond)\n16. **SLR**\n    \n    I made a big batch of Rancho Gordo black garbanzo beans that I think I will try and sub the black beans in this one. Love making beans from scratch, so tasty. And a fresh bean salad during this LA heat wave sounds devine.\n    \n    [March 16, 2026 at 6:39 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726028)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726028#respond)\n17. **Lynne**\n    \n    Try adding a little mayo to this salad – really holds things together for scooping. How could adding mayo be a bad thing?\n    \n    [March 16, 2026 at 8:38 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726032)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726032#respond)\n18. **Irene F**\n    \n    Absolutely delicious. My 5 year old said it was the best thing I have ever made, for whatever that’s worth.\n    \n    [March 17, 2026 at 7:23 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726069)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726069#respond)\n19. **Bea Mendoza**\n    \n    Hello Deb,  \n     If the staub braisers are made in France, does that mean we can purchase them in Europe?\n    \n    [March 18, 2026 at 3:07 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726146)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726146#respond)\n    1. **[deb](http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/)**\n       \n       Absolutely. I’m not partnered with Staub in EU (the braisers have been available there the whole time, my partnership was to bring them back to the US and Canada) so you won’t see the co-branding but it’s the same pot. They do have a few sizes of braisers. The one I’m fixated on is 4 quarts and 28cm across.\n       \n       [March 19, 2026 at 1:12 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726306)\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726306#respond)\n       1. **Bea Mendoza**\n          \n          I have a 9.5 inches Le Creuset one. Do you think it would really be that different? Sorry for pestering you\n          \n          [March 21, 2026 at 12:14 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726498)\n          \n          [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726498#respond)\n          1. **[deb](http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/)**\n             \n             It’s smaller, will probably just be 2.5 quarts. The one I use is 4 quarts and 11 inches across.\n             \n             [March 22, 2026 at 10:44 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726586)\n             \n             [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726586#respond)\n       2. **[Amy Edwards](https:\/\/www.amymooreedwards.com\/)**\n          \n          Hi Deb- I live in Portugal currently (your post from your visit there many years ago was a teaser for us to take our first visit in 2023, then we moved here!) and we are visiting Paris next week. I would LOVE to purchase “your” braiser while visiting- is there anywhere specific you could recommend for where I could purchase one (or watch them make them?!). I would not be able to cook for my family in the way I do now without your site: I have been a follower since 2008 and I am looking up a recipe almost daily… thank you for enhancing our world for the better.\n          \n          [March 30, 2026 at 3:32 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2727752)\n          \n          [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2727752#respond)\n          1. **[deb](http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/)**\n             \n             !!! This comment was such a delight\/joy to read. You should be be able to find the 4-quart Staub braiser in Paris (sold there as “28 cm, Sauteuse Chistera”) in some cookware stores. I am not partnered with Staub outside the US\/Canada on the braiser (no bad reason; it was simply always for sale there, my partnership was me nagging them to bring it back to the US). I know we picked one up for a local friend at a cookware store when I was in Paris a few weeks ago. You might call around and see where it’s in stock.\n             \n             [April 5, 2026 at 1:18 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2728336)\n             \n             [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2728336#respond)\n20. **Sallie Altman**\n    \n    So those whitish cubes I see in the picture are not some sort of cheese? I did not see cheese in the recipe…\n    \n    [March 19, 2026 at 8:07 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726284)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726284#respond)\n    1. **[deb](http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/)**\n       \n       Perhaps the white onion? There are also pink radishes (very tiny cut) that might look white when the light hits them. No cheese.\n       \n       [March 19, 2026 at 1:03 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726304)\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726304#respond)\n21. **Liana Lang**\n    \n    i’m excited to read about your 2026 Paris trip! Your travel posts are my favorite\n    \n    [March 19, 2026 at 2:12 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726311)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726311#respond)\n22. **Marianne**\n    \n    HEY!!!!!!!!!! In case nobody told you, you are clue in today’s (March 19th) USA Today Crossword!!!!! See 28 down! HOW COOL ARE YOU?!?!?!?!?\n    \n    [March 19, 2026 at 4:14 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726325)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726325#respond)\n    1. **[deb](http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/)**\n       \n       No way! So fun! (I hope you got it right.)\n       \n       [March 20, 2026 at 2:20 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726411)\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726411#respond)\n23. **Renee**\n    \n    Sneaky of you to say “ten year old” (who loves pink). How time flies. I love this salad.\n    \n    [March 20, 2026 at 1:21 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726404)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726404#respond)\n24. **Cathy**\n    \n    I made this salad for my work lunch almost every day for at least five years, usually plopping a pike of it on a bed of spinach or greens and adding feta – but it is one of those lovely recipes that is infinitely variable. Avocado of course, but one of the but happenstance additions was leftover roasted potatoes. Anyway, I am intrigued to see and old pal get a makeover and will try it out\\!\n    \n    [March 20, 2026 at 10:22 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726439)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726439#respond)\n25. **LemonTwirl**\n    \n    the pics show some kind of cheese?\n    \n    [March 21, 2026 at 10:39 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726547)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726547#respond)\n    1. **[deb](http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/)**\n       \n       No cheese. Diced avocado, radishes, white onion…\n       \n       [March 22, 2026 at 10:43 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726584)\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726584#respond)\n26. **Cait Lovelace**\n    \n    I just made a version of this with what I had on hand! 2 bell peppers, a can of chickpeas and a can of corn, pickled hot & sweet jalapeños, cumin and chili powder, lime, olive oil, salt and pepper, cilantro and avocado. Delicious! Side note, your comment about the veggie chopper is funny to me bc to me it feels way more cumbersome to get the chopper out, assemble, then clean it afterwards – and I still have to use a knife to core the pepper \/ cut open the avocado etc. ![😂](https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f602.svg) just rather chop everything with a single kitchen tool\\!\n    \n    [March 22, 2026 at 12:39 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726595)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726595#respond)\n27. **Brenda**\n    \n    Wait. When did you get a 10 year old? It’s bad enough that the cinnamon roll is a teenager…but her too!? Stop it! I really feel old now.\n    \n    [March 24, 2026 at 1:49 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2726980)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2726980#respond)\n    1. **[deb](http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/)**\n       \n       I find this distressing too! See also: *Visiting colleges.* It makes no sense as I’m exactly the same I always worse (and worse, maturity).\n       \n       [March 25, 2026 at 10:39 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2727203)\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2727203#respond)\n28. **Jenn**\n    \n    So happy for the chopper talk! I love mine, but use it mostly for chopping onions (I can’t get them diced small enough before my eyes start stinging and watering and I’m ruined for the next several hours.)\n    \n    My first lasted me several years before the blades dulled, and unfortunately, they don’t sell replacement blades. So, now I’m on \\#2, no regrets\\!\n    \n    [March 26, 2026 at 10:59 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2727432)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2727432#respond)\n29. **[Vida](https:\/\/cleanerairwithpets.com\/)**\n    \n    Tried it and loved it. Don’t like onions though, so I left them out.\n    \n    [March 28, 2026 at 8:07 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2727605)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2727605#respond)\n30. **Bec**\n    \n    I can’t wait to make this. When I first saw the photos I thought there were cubes of Pepper Jack cheese but with closer inspection I realized I was looking at the light part of cubes of avocado and with the dressing and Tajin sticking to them it made it look like PJ cheese. However, PJ cheese might be fun?\n    \n    [March 28, 2026 at 9:10 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2727609)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2727609#respond)\n31. **DebB**\n    \n    I love this salad. So versatile. Watermelon radish is a new idea for me, I’ll try growing some this spring. Thanks! My version usually has black beans (honestly, any variety works) and pepper confetti and adds jalapeno, cumin, lime juice & zest, garlic, tomatoes. And if the crowd includes meat-eaters, bacon. It’s always a crowd pleaser. Thanks again.\n    \n    [March 30, 2026 at 10:13 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2727771)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2727771#respond)\n32. **Avigail**\n    \n    This is delicious with crumbles of feta cheese mixed in! Once you try it, you’ll never go back.\n    \n    [March 31, 2026 at 7:34 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2727891)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2727891#respond)\n33. **Krithika**\n    \n    I made this yesterday for work lunches for the rest of the week. Came here to comment as I ate, coz this tastes ridiculously good for something that looks so simple. Made it using a similar chopper (smaller dice for everything but the avocado) and it took about 20 minutes. I didn’t read the note about adding avocado at the end, so it got a little battered. Still delicious. I got about 6 medium servings out of this, so will dial up to 3 avocados next time and try equal amounts to each serving, the creaminess really makes this salad pop.  \n     I used parsley instead of cilantro and pumpkin seeds for crunch, worked very well for a lunchbox salad.  \n     Side note: would love a “lunchbox” tag to search for recipes that keep and pack well.\n    \n    [April 1, 2026 at 2:14 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2727969)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2727969#respond)\n34. **jane b**\n    \n    I am a NYC public school teacher and today was the last day of school before spring break. Tonight there was some serious waffling back and forth. “Can I actually make dinner?” “Should I order the pizza that my children really like that I only kind of like?” It was touch and go. BUT I MADE THIS SALAD FOR DINNER AND I SERVED IT WITH NACHOS AND WE LOVED IT. And now I feel so content and absolutely heroic. Thanks, Deb!!\\!\n    \n    [April 1, 2026 at 6:51 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2727986)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2727986#respond)\n35. **Col K**\n    \n    Wow! This was delicious. Saw the picture and had to make it. Reduced by half and served it up with dinner last night. Couldn’t stop eating it and my husband kept making yum-yum sounds. :-) Thank you\\!\n    \n    [April 2, 2026 at 8:26 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2728030)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2728030#respond)\n36. **Gabby**\n    \n    Wow I came back to revisit the original and this was the first thing I saw. Always a favorite.\n    \n    [April 3, 2026 at 8:18 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2728153)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2728153#respond)\n37. **[Mimi Pond](https:\/\/www.mimipond.com\/)**\n    \n    Just a follow up- I added mango, following the suggestion of another reader and THE CROWD WENT WILD!!! You could also serve this alongside grilled salmon and it would be a monster hit. I also added way more lime juice and chopped garlic which made it a total flavor sensation\\!\n    \n    [April 5, 2026 at 8:24 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2728371)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2728371#respond)\n38. **Jackie**\n    \n    I’ve been tempted to get one of those choppers, but I fear it’s hard to clean, and if it’s hard to clean, I won’t use it. Is it hard to clean?\n    \n    [April 5, 2026 at 8:36 pm](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2728372)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2728372#respond)\n39. **Lynn**\n    \n    Deb, I just want you to know that in these tumultuous times of endlessly distressing news, I will sometimes choose to scroll your intelligent, humorous, and delicious blog for an emotional reset. Loving people providing loving food to people they love . . Now there’s a world I’m happy to live in. Thank you to you and your lovely commenters.\n    \n    [April 7, 2026 at 11:57 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2728558)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2728558#respond)\n    1. **[deb](http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/)**\n       \n       Thank you. The comment section is my happy place! (So rare and wonderful on the internet.)\n       \n       [April 8, 2026 at 11:35 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2728644)\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2728644#respond)\n40. **[design concepts](https:\/\/www.designconceptscreative.com\/)**\n    \n    What a beautiful way to capture the feeling of spring! Loved how the warmth of Paris turned into such a fresh and vibrant salad inspiration. This Black Bean Confetti Salad 2.0 sounds absolutely refreshing and perfect for the season\\!\n    \n    [April 10, 2026 at 8:00 am](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/%20https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/#comment-2728849)\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2026\/03\/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0\/?replytocom=2728849#respond)\n\n- [Instagram](http:\/\/instagram.com\/smittenkitchen)\n- [TikTok](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@smittenkitchen)\n- [Facebook](http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smittenkitchen)\n- [Pinterest](http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/smittenkitchen)\n- [Youtube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/smittenkitchening)\n- [Bluesky](https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/smittenkitchen.bsky.social)\n- [Threads](https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@smittenkitchen)\n\n# THE SMITTEN KITCHEN 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The magnolia trees at the [Jardin du Palais Royal](https:\/\/share.google\/4X7G54up6IAfiy1aK) supplied us with a lace curtain of fluttering pink shadows, the daffodils and hyacinth were popping up from the ground like they’d missed us, and everyone was outside and stayed out until after midnight and this energy climbed inside me, evicted all of the seasonal malaise (turned out I was just cold!), and I did my best to bring all of this warmth and joy back to NYC with me. And despite the fact that my grouchy (sorry, “weathered”) friends tried to warn me that we were experiencing a “false spring” and “don’t fall for it,” la la la, I said, it is spring in my heart now — and in my kitchen, and busted out a warm weather salad. Which is to say: I’m sorry, this sudden cold spell might be my fault.\n\n![black bean confetti salad v.2-1](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55142941272_020e2b8dfc_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1)  \n ![black bean confetti salad v.2-3](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55144002968_e2360ee831_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1)\n\nLongtime readers might recognize this as an update to [one of the earliest salads on this site](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2007\/04\/tabula-beana\/). The black bean confetti salad has never left my repertoire, but these days, I love hitting it with more more more: avocado, radishes, and just so much lime juice. I’ve traded cumin for tajín (or your favorite chili powder) and made peace with cilantro. And these days, I cannot resist making it with [one of these chopper gadgets](https:\/\/amzn.to\/4uoVygv) (which, funny enough, I also owned in 2006 but rarely used then; perhaps I had more free time?) for geometrically pleasing cubes of vegetable confetti.\n\n![black bean confetti salad v.2-4](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55144002848_89ba77fe19_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1)  \n ![black bean confetti salad v.2-5](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55144033048_5b04ff0970_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1)\n\nI love the way this straddles the line between party snack and lunch. I brought it to a friend’s tamale-making party last fall and felt a dorky maternal pride, knowing I’d sneakily provided us with vegetables, protein, and fiber (to go with our giant pot of queso, for balance and stuff). I make too much and eat it for lunch when I think I don’t have time for lunch. And this week, we piled it on simple quesadillas for dinner. Is there anything this salad cannot do? Bring spring back, perhaps, but do know it’s trying its best.\n\n![black bean confetti salad v.2-9](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55144024948_30d0d13dac_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1)  \n ![black bean confetti salad v.2-8](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55144070214_c4f23d4a9a_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1)\n\n\\* I was there to visit the factory where they make the [Staub x Smitten Kitchen Braisers](https:\/\/williams-sonoma.pdy5.net\/YRxrZq). Did you know there’s a pink braiser now? My 10 year-old found out and flipped.\n\n### Black Bean Confetti Salad 2.0\nThis is a zhuzh-ed up edition of my [2007 Black Bean Confetti Salad](https:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/2007\/04\/tabula-beana\/) — with added avocado, radishes, cilantro, more lime, and more seasoning. Look for avocados that feel like a firm rubber ball; they hold up well. We add them last so they don’t get very banged up. We scoop it up with tortilla chips.\n\n- 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed\n- 3 bell peppers, a mix of colors, diced\n- 1 to 2 jalapeños, chopped small, to taste\n- 1\/4 large or half a medium white onion, chopped small\n- A few radishes, chopped small (shown here with a watermelon radish)\n- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil\n- Juice of 1 to 2 limes, to taste\n- Kosher salt\n- Chili powder or [tajín](https:\/\/amzn.to\/4uqKXSh) (a blend of chili powder, lime, and salt)\n- About 1\/2 cup (a big handful) fresh cilantro, chopped\n- 2 firm-ripe avocados, peeled and diced\n- Tortilla chips for serving (if you wish)\n\nCombine black beans, bell peppers, jalapeños, onion, and radishes in a large bowl. Dress with olive oil, the juice of one lime, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and chili powder or tajín to taste. Add cilantro and avocado and mix gently. Taste the mixture; I usually like mine with more lime (up to 1 lime more of juice) and salt (about a half-teaspoon more). 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Boilerpipe Text	I was in Paris * last week — no, I cannot believe I get to utter sentences like that so casually, either, pinch me — and it was really, truly, and surprisingly spring. The magnolia trees at the Jardin du Palais Royal supplied us with a lace curtain of fluttering pink shadows, the daffodils and hyacinth were popping up from the ground like they’d missed us, and everyone was outside and stayed out until after midnight and this energy climbed inside me, evicted all of the seasonal malaise (turned out I was just cold!), and I did my best to bring all of this warmth and joy back to NYC with me. And despite the fact that my grouchy (sorry, “weathered”) friends tried to warn me that we were experiencing a “false spring” and “don’t fall for it,” la la la, I said, it is spring in my heart now — and in my kitchen, and busted out a warm weather salad. Which is to say: I’m sorry, this sudden cold spell might be my fault. Longtime readers might recognize this as an update to one of the earliest salads on this site . The black bean confetti salad has never left my repertoire, but these days, I love hitting it with more more more: avocado, radishes, and just so much lime juice. I’ve traded cumin for tajín (or your favorite chili powder) and made peace with cilantro. And these days, I cannot resist making it with one of these chopper gadgets (which, funny enough, I also owned in 2006 but rarely used then; perhaps I had more free time?) for geometrically pleasing cubes of vegetable confetti. I love the way this straddles the line between party snack and lunch. I brought it to a friend’s tamale-making party last fall and felt a dorky maternal pride, knowing I’d sneakily provided us with vegetables, protein, and fiber (to go with our giant pot of queso, for balance and stuff). I make too much and eat it for lunch when I think I don’t have time for lunch. And this week, we piled it on simple quesadillas for dinner. Is there anything this salad cannot do? Bring spring back, perhaps, but do know it’s trying its best. * I was there to visit the factory where they make the Staub x Smitten Kitchen Braisers . Did you know there’s a pink braiser now? My 10 year-old found out and flipped. Black Bean Confetti Salad 2.0 This is a zhuzh-ed up edition of my 2007 Black Bean Confetti Salad — with added avocado, radishes, cilantro, more lime, and more seasoning. Look for avocados that feel like a firm rubber ball; they hold up well. We add them last so they don’t get very banged up. We scoop it up with tortilla chips. 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed 3 bell peppers, a mix of colors, diced 1 to 2 jalapeños, chopped small, to taste 1/4 large or half a medium white onion, chopped small A few radishes, chopped small (shown here with a watermelon radish) 4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil Juice of 1 to 2 limes, to taste Kosher salt Chili powder or tajín (a blend of chili powder, lime, and salt) About 1/2 cup (a big handful) fresh cilantro, chopped 2 firm-ripe avocados, peeled and diced Tortilla chips for serving (if you wish) Combine black beans, bell peppers, jalapeños, onion, and radishes in a large bowl. Dress with olive oil, the juice of one lime, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and chili powder or tajín to taste. Add cilantro and avocado and mix gently. Taste the mixture; I usually like mine with more lime (up to 1 lime more of juice) and salt (about a half-teaspoon more). Eat right away, scooping it up with tortilla chips. Leftovers keep a few days in the fridge. Note: I’m using this chopper . Post navigation
Markdown	[Skip to content](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#content) [smitten kitchen](https://smittenkitchen.com/) Menu [Surprise\!](https://smittenkitchen.com/?random&timestamp=1775871694226) - [Surprise me\!](https://smittenkitchen.com/?random&timestamp=1775871694226) - [Recipes](https://smittenkitchen.com/recipes) - [Books](https://smittenkitchen.com/book/) - [Newsletter](https://smittenkitchen.com/subscribe/) - [videos](https://smittenkitchen.com/videos/) - [shop](https://smittenkitchen.com/shop/) - [More](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/) - [events](https://smittenkitchen.com/events/) - [About](https://smittenkitchen.com/about/) - [FAQ](https://smittenkitchen.com/about/faq/) - [Contact](https://smittenkitchen.com/contact/) - [Good Reads](https://smittenkitchen.com/reading/) - [cookbook index](https://smittenkitchen.com/reading/cookbook-index/) - [Cooking Conversions](https://smittenkitchen.com/cooking-conversions/) - [Travel](https://smittenkitchen.com/travel/) - [Deb’s New York Favorites](https://smittenkitchen.com/travel/debs-new-york/) - [a few trips to paris](https://smittenkitchen.com/travel/a-few-trips-to-paris/) - [two weeks in italy](https://smittenkitchen.com/travel/two-weeks-in-italy/) - [nine days in scotland](https://smittenkitchen.com/travel/nine-days-in-scotland/) - [six days in iceland](https://smittenkitchen.com/travel/six-days-in-iceland/) - [five days in london](https://smittenkitchen.com/travel/five-days-in-london/) - [ten days in ireland](https://smittenkitchen.com/travel/ten-days-in-ireland/) - [a few favorites from spain](https://smittenkitchen.com/travel/a-few-favorites-from-spain/) - [48 hours in new orleans](https://smittenkitchen.com/travel/48-hours-in-new-orleans/) - [notes from a weekend in mexico city](https://smittenkitchen.com/travel/notes-from-a-weekend-in-mexico-city/) - [notes and tips from rome](https://smittenkitchen.com/travel/notes-and-tips-from-rome/) ![](https://i0.wp.com/smittenkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-v.2-7-scaled.jpg?fit=750%2C500&quality=89&ssl=1) ## Post navigation [Previous post: banana chocolate chip cake](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/02/banana-chocolate-chip-cake/) Recipe # [black bean confetti salad 2.0](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/) March 13, 2026 March 13, 2026 by [deb](https://smittenkitchen.com/author/debsk/) Jump to [recipe,](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/recipe) [comments](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comments) I was in [Paris](https://smittenkitchen.com/travel/a-few-trips-to-paris/)\* last week — no, I cannot believe I get to utter sentences like that so casually, either, pinch me — and it was really, truly, and surprisingly spring. The magnolia trees at the [Jardin du Palais Royal](https://share.google/4X7G54up6IAfiy1aK) supplied us with a lace curtain of fluttering pink shadows, the daffodils and hyacinth were popping up from the ground like they’d missed us, and everyone was outside and stayed out until after midnight and this energy climbed inside me, evicted all of the seasonal malaise (turned out I was just cold!), and I did my best to bring all of this warmth and joy back to NYC with me. And despite the fact that my grouchy (sorry, “weathered”) friends tried to warn me that we were experiencing a “false spring” and “don’t fall for it,” la la la, I said, it is spring in my heart now — and in my kitchen, and busted out a warm weather salad. Which is to say: I’m sorry, this sudden cold spell might be my fault. ![black bean confetti salad v.2-1](https://i0.wp.com/live.staticflickr.com/65535/55142941272_020e2b8dfc_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1) ![black bean confetti salad v.2-3](https://i0.wp.com/live.staticflickr.com/65535/55144002968_e2360ee831_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1) Longtime readers might recognize this as an update to [one of the earliest salads on this site](https://smittenkitchen.com/2007/04/tabula-beana/). The black bean confetti salad has never left my repertoire, but these days, I love hitting it with more more more: avocado, radishes, and just so much lime juice. I’ve traded cumin for tajín (or your favorite chili powder) and made peace with cilantro. And these days, I cannot resist making it with [one of these chopper gadgets](https://amzn.to/4uoVygv) (which, funny enough, I also owned in 2006 but rarely used then; perhaps I had more free time?) for geometrically pleasing cubes of vegetable confetti. ![black bean confetti salad v.2-4](https://i0.wp.com/live.staticflickr.com/65535/55144002848_89ba77fe19_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1) ![black bean confetti salad v.2-5](https://i0.wp.com/live.staticflickr.com/65535/55144033048_5b04ff0970_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1) I love the way this straddles the line between party snack and lunch. I brought it to a friend’s tamale-making party last fall and felt a dorky maternal pride, knowing I’d sneakily provided us with vegetables, protein, and fiber (to go with our giant pot of queso, for balance and stuff). I make too much and eat it for lunch when I think I don’t have time for lunch. And this week, we piled it on simple quesadillas for dinner. Is there anything this salad cannot do? Bring spring back, perhaps, but do know it’s trying its best. ![black bean confetti salad v.2-9](https://i0.wp.com/live.staticflickr.com/65535/55144024948_30d0d13dac_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1) ![black bean confetti salad v.2-8](https://i0.wp.com/live.staticflickr.com/65535/55144070214_c4f23d4a9a_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1) \* I was there to visit the factory where they make the [Staub x Smitten Kitchen Braisers](https://williams-sonoma.pdy5.net/YRxrZq). Did you know there’s a pink braiser now? My 10 year-old found out and flipped. ### Black Bean Confetti Salad 2.0 - Servings: 4 as a main, 8-10 as a snack - Time: 20 minutes - Source: Smitten Kitchen - [Print](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/) This is a zhuzh-ed up edition of my [2007 Black Bean Confetti Salad](https://smittenkitchen.com/2007/04/tabula-beana/) — with added avocado, radishes, cilantro, more lime, and more seasoning. Look for avocados that feel like a firm rubber ball; they hold up well. We add them last so they don’t get very banged up. We scoop it up with tortilla chips. - 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed - 3 bell peppers, a mix of colors, diced - 1 to 2 jalapeños, chopped small, to taste - 1/4 large or half a medium white onion, chopped small - A few radishes, chopped small (shown here with a watermelon radish) - 4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil - Juice of 1 to 2 limes, to taste - Kosher salt - Chili powder or [tajín](https://amzn.to/4uqKXSh) (a blend of chili powder, lime, and salt) - About 1/2 cup (a big handful) fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 firm-ripe avocados, peeled and diced - Tortilla chips for serving (if you wish) Combine black beans, bell peppers, jalapeños, onion, and radishes in a large bowl. Dress with olive oil, the juice of one lime, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and chili powder or tajín to taste. Add cilantro and avocado and mix gently. Taste the mixture; I usually like mine with more lime (up to 1 lime more of juice) and salt (about a half-teaspoon more). Eat right away, scooping it up with tortilla chips. Leftovers keep a few days in the fridge. Note: I’m using this [chopper](https://amzn.to/4uoVygv). ##### Previously 6 months ago: [Cabbage and Halloumi Skewers](https://smittenkitchen.com/2025/09/cabbage-and-halloumi-skewers/) 1 year ago: [Simplest Brisket with Braised Onions](https://smittenkitchen.com/2025/04/simplest-brisket-with-braised-onions/) 2 year agos: [Turkey Meatloaf for Skeptics](https://smittenkitchen.com/2024/03/turkey-meatloaf-for-skeptics/) 3 years ago: [Bean and Vegetable Burritos](https://smittenkitchen.com/2023/03/bean-and-vegetable-burritos/) 4 years ago: [Banana Cream Pie](https://smittenkitchen.com/2022/03/banana-cream-pie/) and [Simple Chicken Tortilla Soup](https://smittenkitchen.com/2022/03/simple-chicken-tortilla-soup/) 5 years ago: [Hummingbird Cake](https://smittenkitchen.com/2021/03/hummingbird-cake/) 6 years ago: [Carrot and White Bean Burgers](https://smittenkitchen.com/2020/03/carrot-and-white-bean-burgers/) 7 years ago: [Extra-Billowy Dutch Baby Pancake](https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/03/extra-billowy-dutch-baby-pancake/') 8 years ago: [Sweet Potato Tacos](https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/03/sweet-potato-tacos/) 9 years ago: [Punjabi-Style Black Lentils](https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/03/punjabi-style-black-lentil-dal/) and [Easiest French Fries](https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/03/easiest-french-fries/) 10 years ago: [Churros](https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/03/churros), [Nolita-Style Avocado Toast](https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/03/nolita-style-avocado-toast/) and [Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart](https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/03/chocolate-peanut-butter-tart/) 11 years ago: [Black-Bottom Oatmeal Pie](https://smittenkitchen.com/2015/03/black-bottom-oatmeal-pie/) and [Potatoes with Soft Eggs and Bacon Vinaigrette](https://smittenkitchen.com/2015/03/potatoes-with-soft-eggs-and-bacon-vinaigrette/) 12 years ago: [Broccoli, Cheddar, and Wild Rice Casserole](https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/03/broccoli-cheddar-and-wild-rice-casserole/) and [Double-Chocolate Banana Bread](https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/03/double-chocolate-banana-bread/) and [Sizzling Chicken Fajitas](https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/03/sizzling-chicken-fajitas/) 13 years ago: [My Favorite Buttermilk Biscuits](https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/03/my-favorite-buttermilk-biscuits/) and [Coconut Bread](https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/03/coconut-bread/) 14 years ago: [Potato Knish, Two Ways](https://smittenkitchen.com/2012/03/potato-knish-two-ways/) 15 years ago: [The Best Baked Spinach](https://smittenkitchen.com/2011/03/the-best-baked-spinach/) 16 years ago: [Thick Chewy Granola Bars](https://smittenkitchen.com/2010/02/thick-chewy-granola-bars/), [Arroz Con Leche](https://smittenkitchen.com/2010/02/arroz-con-leche-rice-pudding/), and [Baked Rigatoni with Tiny Meatballs](https://smittenkitchen.com/2010/02/baked-rigatoni-with-tiny-meatballs/) 17 years ago: [Thick, Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies](https://smittenkitchen.com/2009/02/thick-chewy-oatmeal-raisin-cookies/) 18 years ago: [Pasta with Cauliflower, Walnuts, and Feta](https://smittenkitchen.com/2008/03/pasta-with-cauliflower-walnuts-and-feta/) 19 years ago: [Mediterranean Eggplant and Barley Salad](https://smittenkitchen.com/2007/03/mediterranean-eggplant-barley-salad/) - [Print Recipe](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/ "Click to print this recipe") - [Email Recipe](mailto:?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20black%20bean%20confetti%20salad%C2%A02.0&body=https%3A%2F%2Fsmittenkitchen.com%2F2026%2F03%2Fblack-bean-confetti-salad-2-0%2F&share=email&nb=1 "Click to email this to a friend") - [Save to Pinterest](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?share=pinterest&nb=1 "Click to share on Pinterest") ### Related [![](https://i0.wp.com/smittenkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads//2011/05/spring-salad-with-new-potatoes.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200)](https://smittenkitchen.com/2011/05/spring-salad-with-new-potatoes/ "spring salad with new potatoes") #### [spring salad with new potatoes](https://smittenkitchen.com/2011/05/spring-salad-with-new-potatoes/ "spring salad with new potatoes") One of my favorite things to make and eat isn't a potato salad, but a salad \with\ potatoes. 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Ellie Looks amazing! Thanks Deb [March 13, 2026 at 9:25 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2725722) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2725722#respond) 2. Reva Garde Looks beautiful\! [March 13, 2026 at 10:01 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2725727) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2725727#respond) 3. Kelly “geometrically pleasing cubes of vegetable confetti.” Brilliant word picture! Love\! [March 13, 2026 at 10:21 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2725729) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2725729#respond) 4. Iris I’d love to hear more about the Cuisinart chopper- it has mixed reviews on Amazon. Does yours get frequent use? Long term durability? Easy to clean? Thanks\! [March 13, 2026 at 11:02 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2725736) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2725736#respond) 1. [deb](http://smittenkitchen.com/) I don’t use it frequently but it’s holding up just well. I love it for certain salads (like a tomato-cucumber salad, salade olivier, some salsas). I broke the one I had in 2006. The one I bought in 2020 would get stuck when using the smaller grid, which I hadn’t realized because I so rarely used the size. This one is working great for all things. We put it in the dishwasher. It’s not hard to clean at all. Just be careful touching the grids. They’re very sharp. [March 13, 2026 at 11:48 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2725739) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2725739#respond) 5. Janna Chiming in to say, would love travel posts on Paris and Amsterdam! I relied heavily on your restaurant reviews in Paris, and they did NOT disappoint. Kubri and Poulette were fantastic, Le Mary Celeste never disappoints, and although you did not go there, I will make a plug for Mokonuts. But I love your travel updates, Deb\! [March 13, 2026 at 3:08 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2725756) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2725756#respond) 6. Irene Oh my goodness the original is one of my daughter’s FAVE things on your site. Excited to try this ! Also yay Paris [March 14, 2026 at 8:00 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2725821) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2725821#respond) 7. Katie How much chili powder do you tend towards, Deb? Thanks :) [March 14, 2026 at 11:31 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2725834) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2725834#respond) 1. Olivia This looks delicious\! [March 17, 2026 at 9:34 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726077) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726077#respond) 2. [deb](http://smittenkitchen.com/) Tajin isn’t that hot so I tend to shake quit a bit on. I’d adjust to taste. [March 20, 2026 at 5:33 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726433) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726433#respond) 8. Lora I make this salad so often that most of my friends refer to it as “Lora’s salad”. It’s so good and endlessly adaptable to whatever I’m serving and however much I need of it. A true Smitten Kitchen classic\! [March 14, 2026 at 12:19 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2725835) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2725835#respond) 9. Sarina Ruby Hot tip: zest those limes before you juice them and throw that tasty zest in too!!! So so good. [March 14, 2026 at 12:52 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2725836) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2725836#respond) 10. [Mimi Pond](https://www.mimipond.com/) Most excellent! With unspringlike 90 degree weather in LA this was a quick delicious meal to assemble sans stove – had a leftover from a party Costco size bag of chips (how many people does it take to eat all those?) and voila, perfect\! [March 15, 2026 at 11:29 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2725915) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2725915#respond) 11. Brooke This is one of those recipes that has you scratching your head, like how could something so simple be SO good? I’ve made countless iterations of bean salads like this one over the years, but none of them were as fuss free, or as delicious. Love the radishes in there- the crunch factor! So genius. My new go to\! [March 15, 2026 at 11:40 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2725917) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2725917#respond) 12. Jill Thanks Deb! I made this with bit of garlic and added pepitas. My avocados were too ripe, so I made a side of guac instead. This salad is so so adaptable!! I may add a can of whole kernel corn and(or) chopped mango next time! Beyond delicious. [March 16, 2026 at 8:49 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2725986) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2725986#respond) 13. Becky Morgan This is a fabulous salad for the crazy warm weather we suddenly have on the west coast! I happened to have some fresh mango so I threw it into my bowl–amazing!\! [March 16, 2026 at 3:47 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726017) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726017#respond) 1. Amanda M Mango sounds like a fabulous addition to this salad\! [March 17, 2026 at 3:31 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726060) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726060#respond) 14. Milene This salad looks delish. What can I replace the black beans with? Sorry,Not a fan of black beans. [March 16, 2026 at 4:05 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726020) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726020#respond) 15. Esther Brandon I usually add edamame, sometimes capers…an adaptable recipe\! [March 16, 2026 at 5:44 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726025) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726025#respond) 16. SLR I made a big batch of Rancho Gordo black garbanzo beans that I think I will try and sub the black beans in this one. Love making beans from scratch, so tasty. And a fresh bean salad during this LA heat wave sounds devine. [March 16, 2026 at 6:39 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726028) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726028#respond) 17. Lynne Try adding a little mayo to this salad – really holds things together for scooping. How could adding mayo be a bad thing? [March 16, 2026 at 8:38 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726032) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726032#respond) 18. Irene F Absolutely delicious. My 5 year old said it was the best thing I have ever made, for whatever that’s worth. [March 17, 2026 at 7:23 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726069) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726069#respond) 19. Bea Mendoza Hello Deb, If the staub braisers are made in France, does that mean we can purchase them in Europe? [March 18, 2026 at 3:07 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726146) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726146#respond) 1. [deb](http://smittenkitchen.com/) Absolutely. I’m not partnered with Staub in EU (the braisers have been available there the whole time, my partnership was to bring them back to the US and Canada) so you won’t see the co-branding but it’s the same pot. They do have a few sizes of braisers. The one I’m fixated on is 4 quarts and 28cm across. [March 19, 2026 at 1:12 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726306) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726306#respond) 1. Bea Mendoza I have a 9.5 inches Le Creuset one. Do you think it would really be that different? Sorry for pestering you [March 21, 2026 at 12:14 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726498) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726498#respond) 1. [deb](http://smittenkitchen.com/) It’s smaller, will probably just be 2.5 quarts. The one I use is 4 quarts and 11 inches across. [March 22, 2026 at 10:44 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726586) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726586#respond) 2. [Amy Edwards](https://www.amymooreedwards.com/) Hi Deb- I live in Portugal currently (your post from your visit there many years ago was a teaser for us to take our first visit in 2023, then we moved here!) and we are visiting Paris next week. I would LOVE to purchase “your” braiser while visiting- is there anywhere specific you could recommend for where I could purchase one (or watch them make them?!). I would not be able to cook for my family in the way I do now without your site: I have been a follower since 2008 and I am looking up a recipe almost daily… thank you for enhancing our world for the better. [March 30, 2026 at 3:32 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2727752) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2727752#respond) 1. [deb](http://smittenkitchen.com/) !!! This comment was such a delight/joy to read. You should be be able to find the 4-quart Staub braiser in Paris (sold there as “28 cm, Sauteuse Chistera”) in some cookware stores. I am not partnered with Staub outside the US/Canada on the braiser (no bad reason; it was simply always for sale there, my partnership was me nagging them to bring it back to the US). I know we picked one up for a local friend at a cookware store when I was in Paris a few weeks ago. You might call around and see where it’s in stock. [April 5, 2026 at 1:18 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2728336) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2728336#respond) 20. Sallie Altman So those whitish cubes I see in the picture are not some sort of cheese? I did not see cheese in the recipe… [March 19, 2026 at 8:07 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726284) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726284#respond) 1. [deb](http://smittenkitchen.com/) Perhaps the white onion? There are also pink radishes (very tiny cut) that might look white when the light hits them. No cheese. [March 19, 2026 at 1:03 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726304) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726304#respond) 21. Liana Lang i’m excited to read about your 2026 Paris trip! Your travel posts are my favorite [March 19, 2026 at 2:12 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726311) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726311#respond) 22. Marianne HEY!!!!!!!!!! In case nobody told you, you are clue in today’s (March 19th) USA Today Crossword!!!!! See 28 down! HOW COOL ARE YOU?!?!?!?!? [March 19, 2026 at 4:14 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726325) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726325#respond) 1. [deb](http://smittenkitchen.com/) No way! So fun! (I hope you got it right.) [March 20, 2026 at 2:20 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726411) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726411#respond) 23. Renee Sneaky of you to say “ten year old” (who loves pink). How time flies. I love this salad. [March 20, 2026 at 1:21 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726404) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726404#respond) 24. Cathy I made this salad for my work lunch almost every day for at least five years, usually plopping a pike of it on a bed of spinach or greens and adding feta – but it is one of those lovely recipes that is infinitely variable. Avocado of course, but one of the but happenstance additions was leftover roasted potatoes. Anyway, I am intrigued to see and old pal get a makeover and will try it out\! [March 20, 2026 at 10:22 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726439) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726439#respond) 25. LemonTwirl the pics show some kind of cheese? [March 21, 2026 at 10:39 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726547) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726547#respond) 1. [deb](http://smittenkitchen.com/) No cheese. Diced avocado, radishes, white onion… [March 22, 2026 at 10:43 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726584) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726584#respond) 26. Cait Lovelace I just made a version of this with what I had on hand! 2 bell peppers, a can of chickpeas and a can of corn, pickled hot & sweet jalapeños, cumin and chili powder, lime, olive oil, salt and pepper, cilantro and avocado. Delicious! Side note, your comment about the veggie chopper is funny to me bc to me it feels way more cumbersome to get the chopper out, assemble, then clean it afterwards – and I still have to use a knife to core the pepper / cut open the avocado etc. ![😂](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/svg/1f602.svg) just rather chop everything with a single kitchen tool\! [March 22, 2026 at 12:39 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726595) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726595#respond) 27. Brenda Wait. When did you get a 10 year old? It’s bad enough that the cinnamon roll is a teenager…but her too!? Stop it! I really feel old now. [March 24, 2026 at 1:49 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2726980) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2726980#respond) 1. [deb](http://smittenkitchen.com/) I find this distressing too! See also: Visiting colleges. It makes no sense as I’m exactly the same I always worse (and worse, maturity). [March 25, 2026 at 10:39 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2727203) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2727203#respond) 28. Jenn So happy for the chopper talk! I love mine, but use it mostly for chopping onions (I can’t get them diced small enough before my eyes start stinging and watering and I’m ruined for the next several hours.) My first lasted me several years before the blades dulled, and unfortunately, they don’t sell replacement blades. So, now I’m on \#2, no regrets\! [March 26, 2026 at 10:59 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2727432) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2727432#respond) 29. [Vida](https://cleanerairwithpets.com/) Tried it and loved it. Don’t like onions though, so I left them out. [March 28, 2026 at 8:07 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2727605) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2727605#respond) 30. Bec I can’t wait to make this. When I first saw the photos I thought there were cubes of Pepper Jack cheese but with closer inspection I realized I was looking at the light part of cubes of avocado and with the dressing and Tajin sticking to them it made it look like PJ cheese. However, PJ cheese might be fun? [March 28, 2026 at 9:10 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2727609) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2727609#respond) 31. DebB I love this salad. So versatile. Watermelon radish is a new idea for me, I’ll try growing some this spring. Thanks! My version usually has black beans (honestly, any variety works) and pepper confetti and adds jalapeno, cumin, lime juice & zest, garlic, tomatoes. And if the crowd includes meat-eaters, bacon. It’s always a crowd pleaser. Thanks again. [March 30, 2026 at 10:13 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2727771) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2727771#respond) 32. Avigail This is delicious with crumbles of feta cheese mixed in! Once you try it, you’ll never go back. [March 31, 2026 at 7:34 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2727891) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2727891#respond) 33. Krithika I made this yesterday for work lunches for the rest of the week. Came here to comment as I ate, coz this tastes ridiculously good for something that looks so simple. Made it using a similar chopper (smaller dice for everything but the avocado) and it took about 20 minutes. I didn’t read the note about adding avocado at the end, so it got a little battered. Still delicious. I got about 6 medium servings out of this, so will dial up to 3 avocados next time and try equal amounts to each serving, the creaminess really makes this salad pop. I used parsley instead of cilantro and pumpkin seeds for crunch, worked very well for a lunchbox salad. Side note: would love a “lunchbox” tag to search for recipes that keep and pack well. [April 1, 2026 at 2:14 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2727969) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2727969#respond) 34. jane b I am a NYC public school teacher and today was the last day of school before spring break. Tonight there was some serious waffling back and forth. “Can I actually make dinner?” “Should I order the pizza that my children really like that I only kind of like?” It was touch and go. BUT I MADE THIS SALAD FOR DINNER AND I SERVED IT WITH NACHOS AND WE LOVED IT. And now I feel so content and absolutely heroic. Thanks, Deb!!\! [April 1, 2026 at 6:51 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2727986) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2727986#respond) 35. Col K Wow! This was delicious. Saw the picture and had to make it. Reduced by half and served it up with dinner last night. Couldn’t stop eating it and my husband kept making yum-yum sounds. :-) Thank you\! [April 2, 2026 at 8:26 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2728030) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2728030#respond) 36. Gabby Wow I came back to revisit the original and this was the first thing I saw. Always a favorite. [April 3, 2026 at 8:18 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2728153) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2728153#respond) 37. [Mimi Pond](https://www.mimipond.com/) Just a follow up- I added mango, following the suggestion of another reader and THE CROWD WENT WILD!!! You could also serve this alongside grilled salmon and it would be a monster hit. I also added way more lime juice and chopped garlic which made it a total flavor sensation\! [April 5, 2026 at 8:24 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2728371) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2728371#respond) 38. Jackie I’ve been tempted to get one of those choppers, but I fear it’s hard to clean, and if it’s hard to clean, I won’t use it. Is it hard to clean? [April 5, 2026 at 8:36 pm](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2728372) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2728372#respond) 39. Lynn Deb, I just want you to know that in these tumultuous times of endlessly distressing news, I will sometimes choose to scroll your intelligent, humorous, and delicious blog for an emotional reset. Loving people providing loving food to people they love . . Now there’s a world I’m happy to live in. Thank you to you and your lovely commenters. [April 7, 2026 at 11:57 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2728558) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2728558#respond) 1. [deb](http://smittenkitchen.com/) Thank you. The comment section is my happy place! (So rare and wonderful on the internet.) [April 8, 2026 at 11:35 am](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/%20https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/#comment-2728644) [Reply](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/03/black-bean-confetti-salad-2-0/?replytocom=2728644#respond) 40. [design concepts](https://www.designconceptscreative.com/) What a beautiful way to capture the feeling of spring! Loved how the warmth of Paris turned into such a fresh and vibrant salad inspiration. This Black Bean Confetti Salad 2.0 sounds absolutely refreshing and perfect for the season\! 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Readable Markdown	I was in [Paris](https://smittenkitchen.com/travel/a-few-trips-to-paris/)\* last week — no, I cannot believe I get to utter sentences like that so casually, either, pinch me — and it was really, truly, and surprisingly spring. The magnolia trees at the [Jardin du Palais Royal](https://share.google/4X7G54up6IAfiy1aK) supplied us with a lace curtain of fluttering pink shadows, the daffodils and hyacinth were popping up from the ground like they’d missed us, and everyone was outside and stayed out until after midnight and this energy climbed inside me, evicted all of the seasonal malaise (turned out I was just cold!), and I did my best to bring all of this warmth and joy back to NYC with me. And despite the fact that my grouchy (sorry, “weathered”) friends tried to warn me that we were experiencing a “false spring” and “don’t fall for it,” la la la, I said, it is spring in my heart now — and in my kitchen, and busted out a warm weather salad. Which is to say: I’m sorry, this sudden cold spell might be my fault. ![black bean confetti salad v.2-1](https://i0.wp.com/live.staticflickr.com/65535/55142941272_020e2b8dfc_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1) ![black bean confetti salad v.2-3](https://i0.wp.com/live.staticflickr.com/65535/55144002968_e2360ee831_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1) Longtime readers might recognize this as an update to [one of the earliest salads on this site](https://smittenkitchen.com/2007/04/tabula-beana/). The black bean confetti salad has never left my repertoire, but these days, I love hitting it with more more more: avocado, radishes, and just so much lime juice. I’ve traded cumin for tajín (or your favorite chili powder) and made peace with cilantro. And these days, I cannot resist making it with [one of these chopper gadgets](https://amzn.to/4uoVygv) (which, funny enough, I also owned in 2006 but rarely used then; perhaps I had more free time?) for geometrically pleasing cubes of vegetable confetti. ![black bean confetti salad v.2-4](https://i0.wp.com/live.staticflickr.com/65535/55144002848_89ba77fe19_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1) ![black bean confetti salad v.2-5](https://i0.wp.com/live.staticflickr.com/65535/55144033048_5b04ff0970_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1) I love the way this straddles the line between party snack and lunch. I brought it to a friend’s tamale-making party last fall and felt a dorky maternal pride, knowing I’d sneakily provided us with vegetables, protein, and fiber (to go with our giant pot of queso, for balance and stuff). I make too much and eat it for lunch when I think I don’t have time for lunch. And this week, we piled it on simple quesadillas for dinner. Is there anything this salad cannot do? Bring spring back, perhaps, but do know it’s trying its best. ![black bean confetti salad v.2-9](https://i0.wp.com/live.staticflickr.com/65535/55144024948_30d0d13dac_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1) ![black bean confetti salad v.2-8](https://i0.wp.com/live.staticflickr.com/65535/55144070214_c4f23d4a9a_z.jpg?resize=640%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1) \* I was there to visit the factory where they make the [Staub x Smitten Kitchen Braisers](https://williams-sonoma.pdy5.net/YRxrZq). Did you know there’s a pink braiser now? My 10 year-old found out and flipped. ### Black Bean Confetti Salad 2.0 This is a zhuzh-ed up edition of my [2007 Black Bean Confetti Salad](https://smittenkitchen.com/2007/04/tabula-beana/) — with added avocado, radishes, cilantro, more lime, and more seasoning. Look for avocados that feel like a firm rubber ball; they hold up well. We add them last so they don’t get very banged up. We scoop it up with tortilla chips. - 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed - 3 bell peppers, a mix of colors, diced - 1 to 2 jalapeños, chopped small, to taste - 1/4 large or half a medium white onion, chopped small - A few radishes, chopped small (shown here with a watermelon radish) - 4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil - Juice of 1 to 2 limes, to taste - Kosher salt - Chili powder or [tajín](https://amzn.to/4uqKXSh) (a blend of chili powder, lime, and salt) - About 1/2 cup (a big handful) fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 firm-ripe avocados, peeled and diced - Tortilla chips for serving (if you wish) Combine black beans, bell peppers, jalapeños, onion, and radishes in a large bowl. Dress with olive oil, the juice of one lime, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and chili powder or tajín to taste. Add cilantro and avocado and mix gently. Taste the mixture; I usually like mine with more lime (up to 1 lime more of juice) and salt (about a half-teaspoon more). Eat right away, scooping it up with tortilla chips. Leftovers keep a few days in the fridge. Note: I’m using this [chopper](https://amzn.to/4uoVygv). ## Post navigation
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