Description
Corn and Black Bean Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings. Bursting with color and flavor, this salad combines hearty black beans with sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, and zesty lime juice. It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual cookouts. Not only is it a delightful side dish for grilled meats or seafood, but it also serves beautifully as a filling for tacos or burritos. Packed with nutritious ingredients, this salad is both satisfying and healthy. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to enjoy the full spectrum of flavors!
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 kernels, diced red bell pepper, jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- 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: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg