Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this refreshing Corn and Black Bean Salad, perfect for gatherings or a healthy meal at home. This delightful salad combines the sweetness of corn with the earthiness of black beans, enhanced by fresh vegetables and zesty lime juice. Ready in under 10 minutes, it’s not only quick to prepare but also offers versatility—you can serve it as a side dish, a taco filling, or enjoy it as a light lunch. With its colorful presentation and wholesome ingredients, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can organic black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn kernels, red bell pepper, jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir gently until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary—add more salt or lime juice based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg