Black Bean Corn and Red Onion Salad
Bright, zesty, and bursting with flavor, this Black Bean Corn and Red Onion Salad is a quick and healthy recipe that’s as delicious as it is easy to make! Perfectly balanced with hearty black beans, sweet corn, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this dish gets an extra pop of freshness from finely diced red onion, fragrant cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. A touch of ground cumin and optional jalapeño add just the right amount of spice, while a light olive oil dressing ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this gluten-free, vegan-friendly salad is ideal as a vibrant side dish or a refreshing main course. Best served chilled or at room temperature, it’s the ultimate make-ahead dish for meal prep, potlucks, or a light and satisfying summer meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) black beans
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 0.5 medium, finely diced red onion
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup, chopped cilantro
- 1 small, finely diced (optional) jalapeño
- 1 large, juiced lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 tsp (or to taste) black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly under cold water. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and finely diced red onion.
If using, add the finely diced jalapeño for a hint of heat.
Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl for a burst of fresh flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or pepper as desired.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold or at room temperature as a light side dish or a healthy main salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
414 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1373 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 689 mg | 15% | |
*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.
