Black Bean Corn Salad
This black bean corn salad with tomatoes, bell peppers, and a tangy vinaigrette is easy to make and full of flavor. It’s great for all your summer cookouts, picnics, or anywhere you need a colorful, healthy side dish!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1-15 oz can reduced sodium black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup kernel corn fresh, frozen or canned
- 1 cup tomatoes diced
- ⅓ cup red onion diced small
- ½ large bell pepper diced
Dressing
- ⅓ cup cilantro chopped
- 2 ½ Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ Tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- Black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
- In a small bowl add all the dressing ingredients and whisk well. Pour the dressing into the large bowl and stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours to give a chance for the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
per one serving (recipe makes ~8 servings)
152 Calories, 5 gram fat, 6 gram protein, 23 gram total carbohydrate, 7 grams of fiber, 4 grams sugar, 3 mg sodium
Notes
To prepare corn on the cob: bring a large pot to a boil, remove husk from corn, add corn to the boiling water and boil for ten minutes. Remove from the water and let cool. Once cool, remove corn kernels carefully with a knife. Alternatively, you can grill the corn. If using canned corn, rinse well. Frozen corn be sure to thaw. Other things you can add: avocado, cheese (mozzarella, feta, cotija), jalapeño, additional spices (chili powder or cayenne for more heat, or garlic)
To prepare corn on the cob: bring a large pot to a boil, remove husk from corn, add corn to the boiling water and boil for ten minutes. Remove from the water and let cool. Once cool, remove corn kernels carefully with a knife. Alternatively, you can grill the corn. If using canned corn, rinse well. Frozen corn be sure to thaw. Other things you can add: avocado, cheese (mozzarella, feta, cotija), jalapeño, additional spices (chili powder or cayenne for more heat, or garlic)