Description
Black Bean Salad with Corn & Avocado is a refreshing and colorful dish that brings a burst of flavor to any meal. This nutritious salad features hearty black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and zesty lime, making it a perfect choice for summer barbecues, light lunches, or as a vibrant side dish at dinner parties. Quick to prepare and versatile in its serving options, it caters to various dietary needs while ensuring everyone enjoys its delightful taste. Whether you serve it chilled as a standalone dish or as a topping for tacos, this salad is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn kernels, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 medium jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- Ground cumin, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, tomato, avocado, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, canola oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg