Black Bean and Corn Salad Recipe
This Black Bean and Corn Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal. The combination of black beans, sweet corn, and vibrant veggies dressed in a zesty lime vinaigrette creates a tasty and nutritious salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen and thawed, or canned)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced, optional)
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño if using.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add diced avocado for extra creaminess.
- Serve as a side dish or with tortilla chips for a light meal.
- Use fresh corn in season for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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