Black Bean and Corn Salad Spicy Mexican Salad Side Dish

Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Black Bean and Corn Salad is the ultimate spicy Mexican side dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious! Packed with protein-rich black beans, sweet corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy red bell pepper, this salad delivers a vibrant medley of textures and colors. Fresh cilantro and a kick of jalapeño bring those classic Mexican flavors to life, while a zesty lime and cumin dressing ties everything together in just 15 minutes of preparation. Perfect as a healthy side for tacos, barbecue dishes, or even as a light stand-alone meal, this no-cook recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Healthy, flavorful, and gluten-free, this versatile salad will add a spicy zing to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 ounces Black beans
• 1 cup Sweet corn kernels
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 small Jalapeño pepper
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly under cold water. Set aside to drain.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans and corn kernels.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper into small bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely dice the red onion. Add them to the salad mixture.

Step 5

Finely chop the fresh cilantro and jalapeño pepper, making sure to remove the jalapeño seeds if you prefer less heat. Stir them into the bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently but thoroughly until well combined.

Step 8

Allow the salad to rest for 10 minutes for the flavors to meld together, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, salt, or pepper as needed before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1055.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	900.4

Total Fat 35.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1361.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.5g	0%
Total Sugars 27.8g
Protein 33.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 275.5mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 1380.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.3%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 52.7%