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Black Bean and Corn Salad

No time to cook? No problem! Whip up this delicious and nutritious Black Bean and Corn Salad in just 10 minutes. It's great for picnics, barbecues, or weeknight dinners.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 226 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 11 ounces canned whole kernel corn drained (recommend: Del Monte Summer Crisp corn)
  • ½ green bell pepper diced
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • 2 green onions white and some of the green part, sliced thinly
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Drain and rinse the black beans.
  2. Drain the whole kernel corn.
  3. Dice the bell peppers and green onions and mince the parsley. Toss all the above into a mixing bowl.
  4. Add the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours, and up to 24 hours, before serving.

Notes

  • I highly recommend Del Monte's Summer Crisp corn for this recipe. It's very crisp and gives a nice texture contrast to the beans.
  • It's important to let the salad sit for at least 2 hours so that all the flavors have a chance to blend together.
  • Drain the corn and beans very well to prevent the finished salad from being watery.
  • Storing: This recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It also travels well and can be easily transported to events. Toss well before serving. Not suitable for freezing.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 683mg (28%) Potassium 499mg (14%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 670IU (13%) Vitamin C 38mg (42%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 683mg 28%
Potassium 499mg 11%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 670IU 13%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.