Heart-Healthy Corn and Black Bean Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious Heart-Healthy Corn and Black Bean Salad! Packed with protein-rich black beans, sweet bursts of corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red bell pepper, this salad is as colorful as it is nourishing. A zesty lime and cumin dressing ties it all together, while fresh cilantro adds a pop of bold, herby flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe makes a perfect chilled side dish or light meal for any occasion. Naturally gluten-free, vegan, and loaded with fiber, this heart-healthy salad is a guilt-free option that everyone will love. Serve it alongside tacos, grilled mains, or as a refreshing midday snack!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz can black beans
• 15 oz can sweet corn
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup cilantro
• 1 medium lime
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by draining and rinsing the black beans and sweet corn in a colander. Set aside to let excess water drain off completely.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces. Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves. Finely chop the half red onion.

Step 3

Roughly chop the cilantro leaves, discarding any large stems.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Zest the lime over the bowl, then cut the lime in half and squeeze out the juice into the salad mixture.

Step 6

Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the salad.

Step 7

Sprinkle in the cumin powder, salt, and ground black pepper.

Step 8

Gently toss all ingredients together until the salad is well-combined and coated with the dressing.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if necessary.

Step 10

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

Step 11

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1294.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1001.9

Total Fat 34.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2966.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.2g	0%
Total Sugars 33.0g
Protein 34.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 297.9mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 1405.6mg	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: 29.3%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 57.8%