New Mexico Corn and Black Bean Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, this New Mexico Corn and Black Bean Salad is a colorful, nutrient-packed dish perfect for warm-weather gatherings or quick weeknight meals. Featuring tender sweet corn, protein-rich black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this salad is enhanced with a zesty lime-cumin dressing that ties it all together. The addition of red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro gives it a southwestern flair, while a sprinkle of crumbled cotija cheese (optional) adds a delightful touch of salty richness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish, potluck star, or even a light vegetarian main course. Perfect for fans of bold, fresh flavors, this recipe is a must-try for any summer menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn (kernels removed from the cob)
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 medium red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the sweet corn kernels, black beans, cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, and diced avocado.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the top of the vegetable mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, lime juice, or black pepper if needed.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter and sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over the top, if desired.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.9 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1746 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.6 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.6 g | 149% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.1 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 355 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3372 mg | 72% | |
*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.
