Low Fat Corn and Black Bean Salad
Bright, zesty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Low Fat Corn and Black Bean Salad is a quick, flavorful dish that's perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side at your next gathering. Featuring tender black beans, sweet corn, and crisp bell peppers, this salad bursts with color and texture, while fresh cilantro and a tangy lime-cumin dressing tie it all together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes with minimal cooking, this heart-healthy recipe is rich in fiber, low in fat, and naturally gluten-free, making it a great option for clean eating. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshingly nutritious treat that’s as satisfying as it is simple to prepare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned black beans
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 large lime
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Begin by draining and rinsing the canned black beans under cold running water. Set them aside to drain completely.
In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil and add the frozen corn. Cook for 2-3 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
Chop the red bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces, and finely dice the red onion.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop the cilantro leaves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained black beans, cooked corn, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, squeeze the juice of the lime and stir in the ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the lime dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together until well combined.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
890 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2767 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.1 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.8 g | 214% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 50.9 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 3926 mg | 84% | |
*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.
