Description
Corn and Black Bean Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that embodies the essence of summer with its bright colors and bold flavors. This easy-to-make salad combines nutrient-rich black beans, sweet corn, and fresh vegetables, all dressed in zesty lime juice for a delightful kick. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues, a topping for tacos, or even as a light main course, this salad can elevate any meal with its wholesome and delicious appeal. With just seven simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a stunning salad ready to impress your guests in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can organic black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 jalapeno (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, red bell pepper, jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Gently stir until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg