Description
Enjoy the vibrant flavors and health benefits of this Best Black Bean and Corn Salad, a perfect side dish or light meal packed with freshness and nutrition.
Ingredients
2 (15-ounce / 425 g) cans black beans
drained and rinsed
2 cups (340 g) corn kernels (fresh
frozen
or canned)
1 medium red bell pepper
diced (about 1 cup / 150 g)
1 medium green bell pepper
diced (about 1 cup / 150 g)
1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes
halved
½ medium red onion
finely chopped (about ½ cup / 75 g)
1 medium avocado
diced
¼ cup (10 g) fresh cilantro
chopped
3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
2 tablespoons (30 ml) lime juice
freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
1 clove garlic
minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jalapeño
finely diced (optional)
½ cup (75 g) diced mango or pineapple (optional)
¼ cup (40 g) crumbled feta or cotija cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup (if using), minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder (if using), and salt and black pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- If using, add the jalapeño, diced mango or pineapple, and crumbled cheese, and mix again.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
For an extra kick, add chopped jalapeño or enjoy this salad with tortilla chips as a dip!
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Salad
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Black Bean Salad, Corn Salad, Healthy Salad, Avocado Salad, Vegan Recipe