Description
Corn and Black Bean Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer. This colorful salad features sweet, juicy corn paired with hearty black beans, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for picnics, meal prep, or as a light side dish, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with protein and flavor. Enjoy this delightful culinary creation that will impress your guests while satisfying your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn (about 3 ears)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shuck the corn and cut kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine corn, rinsed black beans, diced bell pepper, chopped red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg