Corn Tomato and Black Bean Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Corn, Tomato, and Black Bean Salad is a vibrant celebration of summer in a bowl. Featuring sweet kernels of freshly cooked corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, hearty black beans, and zesty red onion, this salad is tied together with a tangy lime-cumin dressing that adds just the right punch. A sprinkle of chopped cilantro adds a refreshing finish, making it the perfect side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for meal prep, this easy-to-make recipe is not only packed with wholesome ingredients but also naturally vegan and gluten-free. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a flavorful, crowd-pleasing addition to any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 ounces) Black beans, rinsed and drained
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. If using fresh corn, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the corn for about 3-5 minutes until tender. Remove from the water and let cool before cutting the kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, cook according to the package instructions and allow to cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, rinsed and drained black beans, finely diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl and toss until well combined.
5. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice if desired.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.5 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 258 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 822 mg | 17% | |
*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.
