5 from 57 votes
Black Bean and Corn Salad
Black Bean and Corn Salad combines frozen corn, canned black beans, fresh vegetables, and a tangy lime dressing. The salad offers a mix of crisp and creamy textures with fresh, bright flavors. Avocado adds creaminess while cilantro and garlic boost the flavor, making it a versatile side or light meal ingredient when eaten fresh.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
195 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn frozen
- 2 (15 ounce cans) black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 medium Roma tomato diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 2 medium avocado diced
- 1/2 cup red onion minced
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
Instructions
- Thaw 2 cups frozen corn in a microwave safe bowl for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every 60 seconds for even heating.
- Cut up all ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the corn with 2 (15 ounce cans) black beans, 2 medium roma tomatoes, 1 medium red bell pepper, 2 medium avocados, 1/2 cup minced red onion , and 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
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Notes
- This salad is best eaten within 24 hours to prevent avocado browning, which affects appearance and taste.
- To extend shelf life, omit the avocado and add just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Sodium
156mg
(7%)
Potassium
468mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
778IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 778IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.