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Mexican Corn Salad with Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing

This easy and flavorful Mexican corn salad recipe is a perfect side dish for any meal, and can be made vegan or vegetarian.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 461 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

To make Mexican corn salad
  • 15 oz canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz corn drained; substitute 2 ears of corn
  • ½ red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
To make avocado cilantro lime dressing
  • 1 avocado
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño can remove seeds for milder version
  • ¼ cup vegan sour cream substitute with vegan yogurt for lighter version
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise vegan, olive oil-based
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Make Mexican corn salad
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  1. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Make avocado cilantro lime dressing
  1. Wash and dry the avocados. Cut into two halves, remove the pit.
  2. Scoop the avocado flesh out into the food processor (after removing any brown parts) along with the garlic cloves and chopped cilantro.
  3. If you're using jalapenos, remove the stems (and seeds for a milder flavor) and then chop them into small pieces and place them in the food processor. Pulse to combine.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients and then pulse until it's combined into a creamy texture. Your avocado cilantro lime dressing is ready!

Notes

  • Using the canned corn helps keep this recipe super quick. However, if it's summertime, for the best flavor, you can use fresh corn. Check out this recipe for microwave corn on the cob to get it ready in no time. 
  • The salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 461kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 1015mg (42%) Potassium 878mg (25%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 569IU (11%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 461

% Daily Value*

Calories 461kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 1015mg 42%
Potassium 878mg 19%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 569IU 11%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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