Corn and Black Bean Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Corn and Black Bean Salad is a vibrant, no-cook recipe perfect for summer gatherings or quick midweek meals. Packed with hearty black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and the crunch of red bell pepper, it’s a refreshing and nutritious dish loaded with texture and color. Fresh cilantro and a zesty lime-cumin dressing add a tantalizing southwestern flair, bringing balance and zing to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and naturally vegan and gluten-free, this salad is as wholesome as it is delicious. Serve it as a standalone side, a healthy appetizer, or a filling taco topper—the options are endless!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz can canned black beans
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 large avocado
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 large lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the canned black beans in a colander to remove any excess liquid and sodium.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans with 2 cups of corn kernels. If using fresh corn, cook briefly by boiling or grilling; if using frozen, thaw before using.
Dice the red bell pepper and the red onion. Add them to the bowl with the beans and corn.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad mixture.
Cut the avocado into cubes and gently fold it into the salad mixture.
Finely chop fresh cilantro and sprinkle over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 large lime, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon of cumin, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.
Pour the lime dressing over the salad ingredients and mix gently until all the components are well coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.2 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2756 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.7 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 75.1 g | 268% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.1 g | ||
| Protein | 58.7 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 331 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 4803 mg | 102% | |
*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.
