Corn Black Bean Salad
Bright, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Corn Black Bean Salad is a quick and healthy recipe that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender sweet corn, hearty black beans, crunchy red bell pepper, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes. A vibrant cilantro-lime dressing with a hint of cumin ties it all together, adding a tangy and slightly smoky kick. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free and vegetarian dish can be served as a refreshing side, a topping for tacos, or as a dip with tortilla chips. Packed with nutritious ingredients and ideal for meal prep, this salad is a summer favorite that's easy to make and guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
If using fresh corn, cook the kernels in boiling water for 3-5 minutes until tender, then drain and let cool. If using frozen corn, thaw and drain. If using canned corn, simply drain and rinse.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, black beans, diced red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is coated evenly.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed by adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper.
Cover the salad and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a side dish or pair it with tortilla chips for a hearty snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.3 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1271 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.7 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2080 mg | 44% | |
*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.
