Heart-Healthy Fresh Bean and Corn Salad
Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Heart-Healthy Fresh Bean and Corn Salad is the perfect guilt-free dish for any occasion. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like fresh corn, protein-packed black and kidney beans, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime-cumin dressing, this salad is a powerhouse of wholesome goodness. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, it's an easy and refreshing addition to your healthy eating repertoire. Perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or potluck favorite, this salad is not only delicious but also a fantastic source of fiber, vitamins, and plant-based protein. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a vibrant, satisfying option that's as good for your taste buds as it is for your heart.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup cooked kidney beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the fresh corn kernels, cooked black beans, and cooked kidney beans.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion into small pieces and add them to the mixture.
Chop the fresh cilantro leaves finely and sprinkle over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy your heart-healthy fresh bean and corn salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1237 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.9 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1285 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.5 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.4 g | 166% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.1 g | ||
| Protein | 51.5 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 3785 mg | 81% | |
*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.
