Easy Black Bean and Corn Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, this Easy Black Bean and Corn Salad is the ultimate no-cook recipe for quick weeknight meals, potlucks, or picnics. Packed with wholesome black beans, sweet corn, crunchy red bell peppers, and fragrant cilantro, it’s a colorful medley of textures and tastes. Tossed in a zesty lime-cumin dressing with the option to add a jalapeño kick, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Serve it as a vibrant side dish, a healthy appetizer with tortilla chips, or even as a topping for tacos or grilled meats. Perfectly customizable and naturally gluten-free and vegan, this versatile recipe is a go-to for fresh, wholesome eating!

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 ounces (1 can, drained and rinsed) black beans
• 15 ounces (1 can, drained) sweet corn kernels
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium, finely chopped red onion
• 0.25 cup, chopped cilantro
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small, seeded and finely chopped jalapeño (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, and cilantro.

Step 2

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

Step 3

If using, add the chopped jalapeño to the salad for a spicy kick.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature, either as a side dish or with tortilla chips for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(6803.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5833.5

Total Fat 79.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 20825.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 974.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 351.8g	0%
Total Sugars 64.5g
Protein 349.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2999.4mg	0%
Iron 91.0mg	0%
Potassium 834.4mg	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: 11.9%

Protein: 23.2%

Carbs: 64.8%