Fast and Easy Bean and Corn Salad
Bright, zesty, and incredibly simple, this Fast and Easy Bean and Corn Salad is the ultimate quick side dish or light meal! Packed with protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy red bell pepper, this colorful salad is bursting with fresh textures and vibrant flavors. Tossed with a tangy dressing of lime juice, olive oil, and a hint of cumin, it’s a healthy, no-cook recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or meal prep, this refreshing salad is also vegetarian, gluten-free, and can easily be customized to your taste. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile dish that's as satisfying as it is effortless!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 425 grams (1 can, drained and rinsed) black beans
- 425 grams (1 can, drained) sweet corn kernels
- 200 grams (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 1 large (diced) red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium (finely diced) red onion
- 30 grams (roughly chopped) fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed black beans and sweet corn kernels.
Add the cherry tomatoes (halved), diced red bell pepper, and finely diced red onion to the bowl.
Sprinkle in the chopped fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor and freshness.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean and corn mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more lime juice, salt, or pepper according to your preference.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This salad can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
308848 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3860.6 g | 4949% | |
| Saturated Fat | 366.2 g | 1831% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 584175 mg | 25399% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60845.0 g | 22125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14656.9 g | 52346% | |
| Total Sugars | 12750.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15546.8 g | 31094% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86989 mg | 6691% | |
| Iron | 3435.8 mg | 19088% | |
| Potassium | 492434 mg | 10477% | |
*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.
