5 from 57 votes
Black Bean and Corn Salad Recipe
Black Bean and Corn Salad features a blend of black beans, corn, and red bell pepper over mixed salad greens, dressed with a creamy yogurt dressing infused with jalapeño, lime, and cumin. The salad offers a combination of fresh and creamy textures with bright, slightly spicy notes from the jalapeño and lime, providing a refreshing and hearty option for a light meal or side.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
389 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- Salad
- 2 corn drained, medium ears or 1 can (15.25 oz
- 1 15.50 ounce black bean drained and rinsed, canned
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped or 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, medium
- 6 cups salad greens I used mixed greens with baby spinach
- dressing
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 ounce lime juice about 1 ½ limes; freshly squeezed
- salt to taste
Instructions
- DRESSING
- In a blender or processor pulse yogurt, apple cider vinegar, jalapeño, cumin and lime juice together.
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SALAD
- In a medium bowl mix corn, black beans and red pepper (or tomatoes) together.
- Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of dressing onto the salad and fold ingredients together.
- Place salad greens on a large platter or divide among four plates and top black been and corn mixture on top of the greens.
- Serve with additional dressing.
Notes
- The dressing combines yogurt, apple cider vinegar, jalapeño, cumin, and lime juice blended until smooth for balanced tang and mild heat.
- Mix the beans, corn, and pepper or tomato just before serving to keep vegetables fresh.
- Adjust jalapeño amounts to taste depending on how spicy you prefer the salad.
- Serve over salad greens like spinach and mixed greens to add freshness and body.
- This salad works well as a light meal or a side; leftovers should be refrigerated and consumed within a day for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
257mg
(11%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.