Description
Corn and Black Bean Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that embodies the essence of summer. Perfect for barbecues, seafood dinners, or as a delightful filling for tacos and burritos, this salad brings together the goodness of black beans and sweet corn in a colorful mix. With just seven wholesome ingredients, it can be prepared in under ten minutes, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Not only is it quick to whip up, but it’s also nutritionally rich—packed with fiber and protein to support healthy eating. The bright hues and fresh flavors will elevate any meal and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can organic black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Fresh black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained black beans and corn kernels.
- Add the diced red bell pepper and jalapeno.
- Toss in the finely diced red onion and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle with fresh lime juice and season with salt and black pepper.
- Gently stir until all ingredients are well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg