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Black Bean Corn Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad made with black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can sweet corn rinsed and drained
  • 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 Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a quick and healthy meal.

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