Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad celebrating fresh corn and black beans with a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
- Fresh Corn (3 ears)
- Black Beans (1 can or 1.5 cups cooked)
- Red Bell Pepper (1, diced)
- Red Onion (1 small, finely chopped)
- Fresh Cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Lime (1, juiced)
- Olive Oil (2 tablespoons)
- Cumin (1 teaspoon)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Shuck the corn and cook by boiling for 4-6 minutes or grilling for 10-15 minutes until charred.
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine corn, black beans, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro; toss.
- Dress to Impress: Whisk lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then drizzle over the salad and mix.
- Taste Test Time: Adjust seasoning and dressing to your preference.
- Chill Out: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
Notes
For an extra kick, consider adding diced jalapeños or diced avocado for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: corn salad, black bean salad, summer salad, vegan recipes, healthy salad