Black Bean and Corn Salad
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Black Bean and Corn Salad
Description
This Black Bean and Corn Salad brings together sweet corn, creamy black beans, fresh tomatoes, and crisp diced bell peppers with zesty red onion and chopped cilantro. The salad is dressed with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to impart bright, smoky, and savory notes that complement the natural sweetness and earthiness of the vegetables.
The salad is tossed well and chilled for at least an hour to allow the flavors to develop and the dressing to permeate the ingredients. The optional cotija or feta cheese topping provides a salty contrast and creamy texture balance to the crunchy vegetables.
This salad can be served as a refreshing side to grilled chicken or fish, or enjoyed as a dip with tortilla chips. Adding a diced jalapeño can introduce mild heat for additional flavor complexity, adaptable to taste. It stores well refrigerated for up to four days with a recommended stir before serving again.
Ingredients
- 3 cups corn kernels about 4 cobs of corn
- 1 cup black beans drained & rinsed, canned
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- ½ cup green bell pepper diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced
- ⅓ cup red onion diced
- 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
- ½ cup cotija cheese or feta, optional
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice about 1 lime, fresh
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine corn, beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion in a medium bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Generously season with salt & pepper. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Top with feta and additional cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For extra heat, finely dice and add a jalapeño pepper.
- The amount of lime juice may vary depending on lime size; adjust to taste.
- Serve as a side to grilled chicken or fish, or as a dip with tortilla chips.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to four days, stirring before serving again.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 495mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 985IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 52.6mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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