Black Bean Corn and Tomato Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Black Bean Corn and Tomato Salad is the perfect go-to dish for any occasion. Loaded with protein-packed black beans, sweet corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a vibrant kick of lime and cilantro, this no-cook salad comes together in just 15 minutes. A tangy citrus dressing with a hint of cumin ties everything together for a zesty, refreshing bite. This versatile salad is not only a standout side dish but also makes a wholesome vegan main course or a colorful topping for tacos and wraps. Easy, healthy, and absolutely delicious, this summer-ready salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 15 oz Black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
• 1 cup Sweet corn kernels (canned or fresh)
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.5 cup Red onion (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
• 1 medium Avocado (diced)
• 3 tbsp Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

2. Gently fold in the chopped cilantro and diced avocado, being careful not to smash the avocado pieces.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is well coated.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice, salt, or pepper as needed.

6. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (302.2g)

Calories		293
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		15.1 g	19%
	Saturated Fat	2.1 g	11%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		451 mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate		34.5 g	13%
	Dietary Fiber	12.1 g	43%
	Total Sugars	6.0 g
Protein		9.4 g	19%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		66 mg	5%
Iron		2.7 mg	15%
Potassium		811 mg	17%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 548 cal (43.9%%)

Protein: 150 cal (12.1%%)

Carbs: 549 cal (44.0%%)