Description
This vibrant Corn and Black Bean Salad is the ultimate summer dish, perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a refreshing side at any meal. With just seven simple ingredients combined in under ten minutes, this colorful salad bursts with flavor from sweet corn and hearty black beans, making it a versatile choice for various occasions. Tossed with zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro, each bite offers a delightful crunch and a hint of spice. Whether served on its own, as a taco filling, or alongside grilled meats, this nutritious salad is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
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
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all prepared ingredients.
- Mix well using a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.
- Transfer to a serving dish; chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg