Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring the sweetness of corn and the earthy goodness of black beans, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine corn, black beans, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and chili powder.
- Pour the dressing over the corn and black bean mixture.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For extra flavor, grill or roast the corn before adding it to the salad.
- Add diced avocado for creaminess.
- Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg