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Southwestern Black Bean Salad

I love this Southwestern black bean salad when the weather warms, it makes enough to feed a crowd. Also makes a great side dish or appetizer if served with chips or as a topping for taco salads. You can even serve with grilled meat and fresh tortillas.

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 13 servings
Calories: 795 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 15.5 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 9 oz cooked corn (fresh or frozen (thawed if frozen))
  • 1 medium tomato (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup red onion (chopped)
  • 1 scallion (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 - 2 limes (juice of)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh minced cilantro (or more to taste)
  • salt and fresh pepper
  • 1 medium Hass avocado (diced)
  • 1 Diced jalapeño (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, tomato, onion, scallion, cilantro, salt and pepper.
  2. Squeeze fresh lime juice to taste and stir in olive oil.
  3. Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes.
  4. Add avocado just before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 cup Calories 79.5kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 3.5g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Sodium 127mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 13servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 795

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 cup
Calories 79.5kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 3.5g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 127mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%

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