Description
Looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings or quick meals? Our Black Bean Corn Salad is the answer! This colorful medley of black beans, sweet corn, crisp vegetables, and zesty lime dressing creates a delightful flavor explosion in every bite. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s not only nutritious but also incredibly versatile—ideal for meal prep or as a crowd-pleaser at potlucks. Enjoy it as a standalone salad, a filling for tacos, or a tasty dip with tortilla chips. Give this easy recipe a try today and make your mealtime exciting!
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn (15 oz), drained (or 2 cups fresh/frozen corn)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the black beans and corn under cold water.
- Dice the red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, bell pepper, cucumber, and onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Add chopped cilantro before serving; adjust seasoning as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or swapping cilantro for spinach. For extra creaminess, add diced avocado just before serving. Chill the salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.