5.0 from 57 votes
Black Bean and Corn Salad
Black Bean and Corn Salad is so delicious they call it Cowboy Caviar. It's full of delicious vegetables and black beans in a garlic-lime dressing.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 195 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 2 (15 ounce cans) black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 medium roma tomatoes diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 2 medium avocados diced
- 1/2 cup minced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Thaw 2 cups frozen corn in a microwave safe bowl for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every 60 seconds for even heating.
- Cut up all ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the corn with 2 (15 ounce cans) black beans, 2 medium roma tomatoes, 1 medium red bell pepper, 2 medium avocados, 1/2 cup minced red onion , and 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
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Notes
- This recipe is best enjoyed within 24 hours due to the avocados in this recipe, which will start to brown after 24 to 48 hours. If you'd like this salad to last longer, you'll need to leave out the avocado.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
156mg
(7%)
Potassium
468mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
778IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 778IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.