Heart-Healthy Corn and Black Bean Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with nutrients, this Heart-Healthy Corn and Black Bean Salad is a quick and easy recipe that's as delicious as it is wholesome. Featuring vibrant black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red bell pepper, this no-cook salad is a medley of textures and flavors. A zesty lime and cumin dressing ties everything together, while fresh cilantro adds a burst of herbaceous freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect as a nutritious side dish or a light, satisfying meal. Low in calories and high in fiber, it's the ultimate heart-healthy recipe to add to your rotation. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a flavorful dish that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz can black beans
- 15 oz can sweet corn
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup cilantro
- 1 medium lime
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by draining and rinsing the black beans and sweet corn in a colander. Set aside to let excess water drain off completely.
Dice the red bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces. Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves. Finely chop the half red onion.
Roughly chop the cilantro leaves, discarding any large stems.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
Zest the lime over the bowl, then cut the lime in half and squeeze out the juice into the salad mixture.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the salad.
Sprinkle in the cumin powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
Gently toss all ingredients together until the salad is well-combined and coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if necessary.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.5 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2966 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.9 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.2 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1406 mg | 30% | |
*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.
