Description
A vibrant and hearty salad featuring sweet corn, black beans, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Corn (Fresh or Frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- ½ small Red Onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Rinse black beans and dice other vegetables.
- Mix the Veggies: Combine beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes in a bowl.
- Whip Up the Dressing: Whisk lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle dressing over salad and mix gently.
- Add Fresh Cilantro: Fold in chopped cilantro.
- Let It Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Stir before serving and garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
Notes
This salad is versatile and can be served as a side dish or a filling for tacos. It can be made ahead of time for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, corn, black beans, summer salad, healthy recipe