5 from 58 votes
Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad
The Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad mixes cooked white rice with black beans, corn, diced avocado, and a tangy lime-based dressing. Chopped red onion and fresh cilantro add brightness, while a touch of chili powder and garlic powder provide subtle spice. The salad offers a combination of tender rice, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables, making it suitable for a refreshing side dish or light main course.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
338 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white rice uncooked
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 (14 fluid ounce) can black beans drained & rinsed
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can corn drained, or fresh corn cut off the cob
- 1-2 tablespoons red onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice and zest of 1
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package directions. Let it cool.
- Add the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together.
- Prep the remaining recipe ingredients and add them, along with the cooked rice, to a salad bowl. Toss with the dressing. Season generously with salt & pepper. Taste and adjust as needed (e.g. add a little extra lime juice if you think it needs it). Cover and chill for an hour or so, or enjoy it right away.
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Notes
- Serve this salad for 4 as a main or 4-6 as a side, depending on accompaniments.
- Add avocado and dressing right before serving to keep avocado fresh and rice from absorbing excess dressing.
- Chilling the salad for an hour or more allows flavors to meld but is optional.
Nutrition Information
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
553mg
(12%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
263IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 263IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.