Description
A colorful and flavorful salad that combines black beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 can black beans
- 1/2 cup onion (red or green onions)
- 1 cup chopped sweet peppers
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (can substitute parsley or basil)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- dash of black pepper or cayenne powder (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the corn according to the directions if using frozen corn. Let cool.
- Drain and rinse the black beans and add them to a large mixing bowl.
- Add your corn, peppers, onions, and cilantro to the bowl and mix well.
- Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, garlic, salt, and chili powder together in a separate bowl to make the salad dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine all ingredients.
- Place the salad in an air-tight container and refrigerate until ready to eat.
- Prepare it the night before if you want the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
For added flavor, substitute parsley and/or basil if you’re not a fan of cilantro. Chill the salad before serving for best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg