Description
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant Black Bean and Corn Salad! Bursting with sweet corn, hearty black beans, and fresh vegetables, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a nutritious snack. Tossed in zesty lime juice and olive oil, it’s a flavor-packed celebration that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 ripe avocado (cubed)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline the process.
- Wash and dice the bell peppers; finely chop the red onion; cut the avocado into cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil; gently mix until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Carefully fold in avocado cubes to avoid mashing them.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg