Spicy Corn and Black Bean Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and bold spices, this Spicy Corn and Black Bean Salad is a quick and healthy dish perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners. Featuring sweet, fresh corn, protein-packed black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a kick of heat from minced jalapeño, this salad is as colorful as it is delicious. A smoky lime-cumin dressing ties all the ingredients together, creating a zesty medley of crunch and spice in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this easy-to-make salad is a fresh, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly option that can be served as a side dish, a light lunch, or even a taco filling. Let it chill for a while to enhance the flavors, and garnish with extra cilantro for a bright finishing touch your taste buds will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh corn kernels
• 1 cups Canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.5 medium Red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
• 1 small Jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lime juice, or spices to your preference.

Step 5

Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to let the flavors meld together (optional but recommended).

Step 6

Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1160.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1064.9

Total Fat 49.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1709.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.5g	0%
Total Sugars 40.3g
Protein 32.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 191.7mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 2667.1mg	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: 39.1%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 49.6%