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Black Bean Corn Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad combining black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn fresh or canned
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
  2. Toss the ingredients together until well mixed.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Serve
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. The flavors will meld beautifully over time.

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