Corn and Bean Salad
Bright, zesty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Corn and Bean Salad is a quick and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring sweet canned corn kernels, protein-rich black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red bell pepper, this salad bursts with fresh flavors and textures. It’s elevated with a zesty lime and cumin-infused olive oil dressing, with a hint of heat from optional jalapeño for spice lovers. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy, gluten-free salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish, a robust dip, or a tangy topping for tacos. With its colorful presentation and bold flavors, it’s sure to become a go-to for summer picnics, potlucks, or a quick weeknight meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned corn kernels
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small optional jalapeño, finely diced
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned corn kernels and rinsed black beans.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion to the bowl.
Sprinkle the chopped cilantro evenly over the mixture. If you’re using the optional jalapeño, add it as well for a bit of heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a side dish, dip, or even a taco topping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
771 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.6 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2505 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.2 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1790 mg | 38% | |
*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.
