Black Bean Corn Salad with Avocado
Bright, refreshing, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Black Bean Corn Salad with Avocado is the epitome of effortless summer dining! Bursting with the vibrant flavors of juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime-cumin dressing, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for quick meal prep, it comes together in just 15 minutes, no cooking required! A colorful medley of black beans, red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro ensures every bite is loaded with flavor and texture. Serve it as a healthy side dish, a light lunch, or even a crowd-pleasing addition to your next barbecue or picnic. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and irresistibly good, this salad is sure to become a favorite on your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 425 grams Black beans
- 250 grams Sweet corn kernels
- 2 large Avocado
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 small Red onion
- 30 grams Fresh cilantro
- 2 large Lime
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly in a colander. Set aside to remove excess water.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans and corn kernels.
Dice the avocados into bite-sized pieces, slice the cherry tomatoes in halves, and finely chop the red bell pepper and red onion. Add these to the bowl with the beans and corn.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl.
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the juice of two limes, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, making sure all components are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1613 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.0 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1404 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.0 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 66.5 g | 238% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.3 g | ||
| Protein | 43.6 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3389 mg | 72% | |
*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.
