Black Bean and Corn Salad
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5
Black Bean and Corn Salad
Description
Black Bean and Corn Salad features a dressing made from extra-virgin olive oil, honey, fresh lime zest and juice, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to provide subtle heat. The main salad ingredients include drained and rinsed black beans, thawed corn, diced jalapeno peppers without seeds, diced bell peppers (a mix of red and orange for color), diced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro.
The salad is tossed with the dressing, allowed to refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors, and served cold. This combination creates a fresh and slightly spicy salad that balances creaminess and crunch, making it ideal as a side dish for barbecues, picnics, or light meals.
A vegan version can be made by substituting honey with agave syrup or sugar. The ingredients are straightforward and commonly available, making it a useful salad to prepare ahead and enjoy chilled over a day or two.
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- lime zest and juice of 2
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Salad:
- 45 oz. black beans 3 small cans) drained and rinsed, canned
- 16 oz. corn 3 cups) thawed and patted dry, frozen
- 2 jalapeno pepper de-seeded and diced
- 1 bell pepper diced (I used 1/2 red and 1/2 orange for color)
- 1/2 cup cilantro fresh, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients to bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Mix and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve cold.
Notes
- For a vegan alternative, replace honey with agave syrup or sugar in the dressing.
- Drain and rinse canned beans thoroughly to reduce extra sodium and improve flavor.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- You can adjust the level of heat by modifying or omitting the jalapeno and cayenne pepper according to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 763mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 720mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 586IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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