5.0 from 6 votes
Black Bean Salad with Avocado
This Black Bean and Corn Salad is the perfect recipe for a summer party or meal prep. It's easy to prepare and can be served straight from the fridge!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 199 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional; omit for mild flavor)
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
- 1 small red onion , diced
- 1 red bell pepper , chopped and seeds removed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes , quartered
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (see notes)
- 2 (15 oz.) cans black beans , drained and rinsed
- ½ cup fresh cilantro , chopped
- 1 ripe avocado , pit removed and sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, zest, olive oil, cumin, cayenne pepper (if using, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir well to mix.
- Next, add in the diced red onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, and fresh cilantro. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt over the top, then stir well.
- Taste the salad and adjust any seasoning to your liking. Depending on how large the bell pepper and red onion are, you may want to add an extra ¼ teaspoon of salt or more to bring out the flavor. Once you're happy with the flavor, top it with the sliced avocado and serve right away.
- If you're making this ahead of time, don't add the avocado until just before serving to prevent any browning. The salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. (I think it tastes even better the day after you make it!)
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Notes
- Nutrition information is for roughly 1 cup of salad, assuming you get 8 cups total from this recipe. (You may end up with more than that.) This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
- Corn Note: You should get 1 cup of corn kernels by cutting it off of 2 cobs of fresh corn. You can also use drained corn from a can or thawed frozen corn for convenience.
Nutrition Information
Calories
199kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Sodium
707mg
(29%)
Potassium
606mg
(17%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
730IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 707mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 606mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 730IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.