Corn and Bean Salad

Bright, zesty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Corn and Bean Salad is a quick and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring sweet canned corn kernels, protein-rich black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red bell pepper, this salad bursts with fresh flavors and textures. It’s elevated with a zesty lime and cumin-infused olive oil dressing, with a hint of heat from optional jalapeño for spice lovers. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy, gluten-free salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish, a robust dip, or a tangy topping for tacos. With its colorful presentation and bold flavors, it’s sure to become a go-to for summer picnics, potlucks, or a quick weeknight meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned corn kernels
• 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium lime, juiced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small optional jalapeño, finely diced

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion to the bowl.

Step 3

Sprinkle the chopped cilantro evenly over the mixture. If you’re using the optional jalapeño, add it as well for a bit of heat.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything together until well combined.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.

Step 7

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a side dish, dip, or even a taco topping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(926.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	771.4

Total Fat 31.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2505.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.0g	0%
Total Sugars 22.1g
Protein 25.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 159.1mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 1790.1mg	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: 34.2%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 53.6%