Black Bean Corn and Tomato Salad with Lime
Bursting with vibrant colors and zesty flavors, this Black Bean Corn and Tomato Salad with Lime is a quick, no-cook recipe that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Featuring protein-packed black beans, sweet corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red bell peppers, and the refreshing zing of freshly squeezed lime juice, this salad is the perfect blend of taste and nutrition. Tossed in a light cumin-spiced lime dressing and finished with fresh cilantro, it’s a versatile dish that can be served as a side, a light lunch, or even a topping for tacos. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free, vegan-friendly salad is an ideal choice for summer barbecues, meal prep, or a fresh addition to your weeknight meals. Refrigerate to let the flavors meld together for an even more irresistible bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (canned, drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 1.5 cups (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained) Sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup (halved) Cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 large (diced) Red bell pepper
- 1 small (finely diced) Red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 tsp (or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the black bean mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if necessary.
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Stir just before serving to redistribute the dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.7 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 587 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 434 mg | 9% | |
*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.
