Spicy Corn and Black Bean Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and bold spices, this Spicy Corn and Black Bean Salad is a quick and healthy dish perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners. Featuring sweet, fresh corn, protein-packed black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a kick of heat from minced jalapeño, this salad is as colorful as it is delicious. A smoky lime-cumin dressing ties all the ingredients together, creating a zesty medley of crunch and spice in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this easy-to-make salad is a fresh, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly option that can be served as a side dish, a light lunch, or even a taco filling. Let it chill for a while to enhance the flavors, and garnish with extra cilantro for a bright finishing touch your taste buds will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh corn kernels
- 1 cups Canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 small Jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, black beans, diced red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lime juice, or spices to your preference.
Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to let the flavors meld together (optional but recommended).
Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.2 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 329 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 603 mg | 13% | |
*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.
