Black Bean & Corn Salad with Lime

Name: Black Bean & Corn Salad with Lime
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 1.5 cup frozen corn (thawed); 1 red bell pepper (finely diced); 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 3 tablespoon olive oil; 3 tablespoon lime juice (from 1-2 limes); 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon chili powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 4 ounce tortilla chips (for serving)

A refreshing and zesty salad featuring black beans, sweet corn, crisp bell pepper, and fresh cilantro, all tossed in a bright lime dressing, served with crunchy tortilla chips.

Prep: 10 min
Total: 10 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.23/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Fiber
Pescatarian
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1.5 cup frozen corn (thawed)
1 red bell pepper (finely diced)
0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
3 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoon lime juice (from 1-2 limes)
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon chili powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
4 ounce tortilla chips (for serving)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed black beans, thawed frozen corn, finely diced red bell pepper, and chopped fresh cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the black bean and corn mixture. Toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Serve the Black Bean & Corn Salad immediately with tortilla chips on the side for scooping.

Notes

This salad tastes even better after chilling for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 462
Protein: 13.8 g
Carbohydrates: 61.9 g
Fat: 11.5 g
Fiber: 9.5 g
Sodium: 749 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Sugar: 9.4 g