Santa Fe Corn Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold Southwestern flavors, Santa Fe Corn Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering. This quick and easy recipe combines tender, blanched corn kernels, creamy avocado, hearty black beans, and crisp red bell pepper for a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Tossed in a zesty lime and cumin dressing with a hint of chili powder, this salad packs the perfect tangy kick. Fresh cilantro ties it all together, making it a refreshing yet satisfying dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this wholesome salad is perfect as a side dish, picnic favorite, or even a light lunch. Enjoy it chilled for maximum flavor impact! Keywords: Santa Fe Corn Salad, Southwestern salad, summer salad recipe, black bean and corn salad, avocado salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn)
- 1 can (15 ounces) Black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the fresh corn kernels and blanch for 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse the corn under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled corn kernels, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
5. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more lime juice, salt, or spices according to preference.
6. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.9 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 179 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 788 mg | 17% | |
*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.
