Description
Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Bursting with flavors from fresh ingredients like creamy avocado, sweet corn, and hearty black beans, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch. Tossed in a homemade tangy lime vinaigrette, it strikes a delightful balance between healthy eating and indulgent taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1 can (14 oz) black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 can (12 oz) corn (drained)
- 1–2 tablespoons red onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice + zest of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package directions and let it cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice and zest, honey, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled rice, diced avocado, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro. Gently toss to mix.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg