Crab Corn and Black Bean Salad

Dive into a vibrant medley of flavors with this Crab Corn and Black Bean Salad, a refreshing and nutrient-packed dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender lump crab meat, sweet bursts of fresh corn, protein-rich black beans, and crisp red bell pepper, this salad combines wholesome ingredients for a satisfying bite. Elevated with zesty lime juice, earthy cumin, and a touch of heat from jalapeño, it’s dressed to impress with a bright and tangy homemade vinaigrette. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is not only quick but also versatile—serve it chilled as a light appetizer, flavorful side dish, or even scoop it up with tortilla chips for a fun, shareable snack. Perfect for summer gatherings or a healthy weeknight meal, this zesty crab salad is sure to delight with its bold flavors and colorful presentation.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces fresh lump crab meat
• 1 cup black beans
• 1 cup sweet corn kernels
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 2 stalks green onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small jalapeño pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the black beans, and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Blanch the corn kernels for 3-5 minutes in boiling water, then drain and let cool.

Step 3

Chop the red bell pepper into small dice, thinly slice the green onion, and finely chop the cilantro and jalapeño (seed the jalapeño if you prefer less heat).

Step 4

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

Step 5

Add the crab meat, corn kernels, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, and jalapeño to the black beans in the mixing bowl.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, being careful not to break the crab meat too much.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 8

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a light appetizer, side dish, or with tortilla chips for a fun twist.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(907.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	866.7

Total Fat 36.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 120.1mg	0%
Sodium 2651.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 20.9g
Protein 64.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 322.6mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 1898.0mg	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: 35.2%

Protein: 28.1%

Carbs: 36.7%