Cindy's Black Bean and Corn Fiesta Salad
Get ready to elevate your mealtime with Cindy's Black Bean and Corn Fiesta Salad—a vibrant, flavor-packed recipe that's as colorful as it is delicious! This quick, no-cook salad combines hearty black beans and sweet corn with fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp red bell peppers, and zesty red onion, all tied together with a tangy lime-cumin dressing. The creamy avocado and optional jalapeño add a satisfying richness and subtle heat, making this dish perfect for everything from summertime BBQs to healthy meal prep. Ready in just 15 minutes and brimming with nutritious, wholesome ingredients, this salad is a fresh and easy side dish or light main course that’s sure to impress. Serve it as is or pair it with tortilla chips for the ultimate fiesta-inspired appetizer!
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Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 15 oz (1 can, drained) Sweet corn
- 1.5 cups (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium (finely chopped) Red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 1 large (diced) Avocado
- 1 small (seeded and finely diced, optional) Jalapeño
- 3 tbsp (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 tsp (or to taste) Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
Step 2
If using, add the diced jalapeño to the bowl for an extra kick of spice.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture, gently tossing to evenly coat.
Step 5
Add the diced avocado to the salad and carefully fold it in to avoid mashing the avocado pieces.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper if desired.
Step 7
Serve immediately as a fresh, vibrant side dish or refrigerate for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld together. Optionally, garnish with extra cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (804.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 829.3 |
| Total Fat 60.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1655.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 67.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.3g | |
| Protein 15.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 139.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1989.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories