Description
Discover the vibrant and refreshing Black Bean Corn Salad Recipe, a delightful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings! This colorful salad combines the hearty goodness of black beans and sweet corn with crunchy vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an excellent choice for picnics, barbecues, or as a nutritious side to complement grilled proteins. Not only is this salad visually appealing, but it’s also packed with protein and fiber, making it a wholesome option for healthy lunches or vegetarian meals. Customize it to suit your taste preferences with various ingredient swaps and enjoy it as a standalone dish or as part of a larger spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained (or 2 cups fresh 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.
- Chop the red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and add cilantro; toss gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 264mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg