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Black Bean Corn Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring black beans, corn, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect as a side dish or light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can 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
  • 1 medium avocado diced
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and avocado.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
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: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

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