5 from 230 votes
Black Bean and Corn Salad
This black bean and corn salad combines beans, corn, red onion, red bell pepper, creamy avocado, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro, all tossed in a citrusy dressing made from olive oil, lime juice, honey, and spices. The medley delivers a fresh, slightly spicy, and herbaceous dish with a balance of creamy and crisp textures. It works well as a side or light meal, especially when fresh lime juice is used for bright acidity.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
11 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
223 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223
% 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.