Black Bean and Corn Salad
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5
Black Bean and Corn Salad
Description
The salad mixes draining and rinsed black beans with corn kernels, diced red onion and bell pepper for crunch, diced avocado for creaminess, and minced jalapeño for mild heat. Chopped cilantro adds fresh herbaceous notes. The dressing combines olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, honey for subtle sweetness, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to tie the flavors together.
Tossing the dressing gently with the ingredients ensures the avocado pieces keep their shape while infusing the salad with a lively, bright flavor profile. The dish benefits from using ripe but firm avocado to maintain texture and fresh limes for juice. Its balance of crispness, creaminess, and spice makes it suitable as a side for grilled meats or as a standalone light salad.
Using freshly juiced limes rather than bottled juice contributes to the bright acidity that distinguishes the flavor, while gentle tossing prevents damage to delicate components like avocado.
Ingredients
- 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen or canned
- 1/4 cup red onion minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 avocado peeled, pit removed and diced
- 1 jalapeño ribs and seeds removed, then minced
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped, leaves
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the black beans, corn, red onion, red bell pepper, avocado and jalapeno in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the beans and vegetables and toss gently to coat. Serve.
Notes
- Choose a ripe but firm avocado to ensure clean dicing without mushiness.
- Toss the salad gently with the dressing to keep ingredients like avocado intact.
- Freshly juice limes when possible, selecting softer limes for more juice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 590mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 870IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 35.9mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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