Corn and Bean Fiesta Salad

Bright, colorful, and bursting with bold Southwestern flavors, this Corn and Bean Fiesta Salad is a quick and healthy recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring sweet corn, hearty black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red bell pepper, this vibrant salad gets a zesty kick from freshly squeezed lime juice, fragrant cumin, and a touch of chili powder. Topped with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro, it’s as delicious as it is versatile—serve it as a side dish, a dip with tortilla chips, or a topping for tacos and burrito bowls. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required (unless you’re grilling fresh corn), this refreshing and nutrient-packed salad is ideal for summer barbecues, potlucks, or even a quick lunch!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1.5 cups Cooked black beans (rinsed and drained if canned)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.5 medium Red onion (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium Avocado (diced, optional)

Directions

Step 1

If using fresh corn, cook the corn by boiling it for 3-5 minutes or grilling it until slightly charred. Let it cool, then cut the kernels off the cob. If using canned or frozen corn, ensure it is drained and thawed, respectively.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss the ingredients to coat evenly.

Step 5

If using avocado, fold it in last to prevent it from getting mushy.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more lime juice, salt, or spices according to your preference.

Step 7

Refrigerate the salad for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately if desired.

Step 8

Garnish with additional cilantro before serving, if desired. Enjoy your Corn and Bean Fiesta Salad as a side dish, dip, or topping for tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1428.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1294.8

Total Fat 58.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1310.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 176.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.8g	0%
Total Sugars 41.7g
Protein 42.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 252.0mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 3660.7mg	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: 37.7%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 50.2%