Corn Black Bean Salad

Bright, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Corn Black Bean Salad is a quick and healthy recipe that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender sweet corn, hearty black beans, crunchy red bell pepper, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes. A vibrant cilantro-lime dressing with a hint of cumin ties it all together, adding a tangy and slightly smoky kick. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free and vegetarian dish can be served as a refreshing side, a topping for tacos, or as a dip with tortilla chips. Packed with nutritious ingredients and ideal for meal prep, this salad is a summer favorite that's easy to make and guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

If using fresh corn, cook the kernels in boiling water for 3-5 minutes until tender, then drain and let cool. If using frozen corn, thaw and drain. If using canned corn, simply drain and rinse.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, black beans, diced red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is coated evenly.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Cover the salad and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a side dish or pair it with tortilla chips for a hearty snack!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(929.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	871.6

Total Fat 49.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1271.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 44.2g
Protein 19.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 108.2mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 2080.3mg	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: 45.6%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 46.3%