Description
Corn and Black Bean Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Bursting with fresh flavors from sweet corn, hearty black beans, and crisp vegetables, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile. In just under ten minutes, you can create a delightful accompaniment for barbecues or a refreshing meal on its own. Whether served as a side, stuffed into tacos, or enjoyed with tortilla chips, this colorful salad will surely become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 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
- Drain and rinse the black beans under cold water.
- If using frozen corn, quickly thaw it under warm water or microwave it.
- Dice the red bell pepper, jalapeno, and red onion into small pieces and chop the cilantro.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn kernels, diced vegetables, and cilantro.
- Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper; toss gently to mix well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg