Black Bean Corn and Pepper Salad
Bright, zesty, and loaded with fresh flavors, this Black Bean Corn and Pepper Salad is a quick and nutritious dish that’s perfect as a side or light main course. Packed with black beans, sweet corn, crisp red and yellow bell peppers, and a touch of heat from optional jalapeño, this colorful salad is as eye-catching as it is delicious. Tossed in a tangy lime-cumin dressing and finished with fresh cilantro, it offers a vibrant combination of smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy notes. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy recipe is gluten-free, vegan, and an ideal addition to summer barbecues, taco nights, or weekly meal preps.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (canned, rinsed and drained) Black beans
- 1.5 cups (frozen and thawed or canned and drained) Sweet corn kernels
- 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
- 1 medium (diced) Yellow bell pepper
- 0.5 medium (finely chopped) Red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
- 1 small (seeded and finely diced) Jalapeño (optional)
Instructions
Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and cilantro to the bowl with the black beans.
If desired, add the finely diced jalapeño for an extra kick of heat.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything gently until evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Serve the salad on its own or as a side dish. It pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, or as a topping for baked potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.7 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 585 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 370 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
