4.9 from 36 votes
Mexican Corn And Black Bean Salad Recipe
Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad makes a cool and crisp salsa appetizer or a Mexican side dish that contains black beans, corn, onions, peppers, avocado, and a honey, lime vinaigrette.
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
224 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Mexican Corn and Black Bean Salad
- 3 cups black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce can) corn
- 1/4 cup red onion minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced very small
- 1/2 green bell pepper diced small
- 1 jalapeño seedless, minced small, optional
- 1/3 cup cilantro lightly chopped, leaves
Honey Lime Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 1 avocado diced, large
Instructions
- Combine the black beans, corn, onion, peppers, jalapeno, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt, paprika, and black pepper.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the bean mixture and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer.
- Before serving, dice the avocado and add to the salad.
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Notes
- Last Minute. Make sure to only cut the avocado right before serving this salad as cut avocado exposed to air can turn brown very quickly which will look rather unappetizing in this salad.
- Make-Ahead. You can prepare elements of this salad to store in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator overnight, saving you time cleaning up when assembling the salad/salsa to serve the following day.
- Chill. This salad needs about 30 minutes of chill time so that all of the flavors from the ingredients blend together. Make sure that you factor this time in for the best taste. Even though you could serve it immediately after assembling, it will always taste better after the allocated chill time.
- Change It Up. You can enjoy this Mexican Corn and Black Beans Salad as a side dish to grilled meats, as a topping or filling for tacos and nachos, or you could even serve it in clear plastic cups as a hand-held party appetizer!
Nutrition Information
Calories
224kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Sodium
542mg
(23%)
Potassium
492mg
(10%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
568IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 542mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 568IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.