Black Bean and Corn Salad
ThisBlack Bean and Corn Salad it combinesfresh ingredients and bold flavors to create a dish that’s both tasty andincredibly easy to make.
Servings 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-oz can corn, drained (or 2 cups fresh/frozen corn, cooked)
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- 2 jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 limes about 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are well coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Give the salad a good toss before serving.
Notes
This salad can be served as a side dish or used as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g
