Black Bean Corn Salad
Enjoying a vibrant and invigorating Black Bean Corn Salad is a treat for your taste buds. You'll love this recipe because it combines delicious flavors and offers numerous health benefits. Packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins, black beans and corn create a filling dish that keeps you satisfied.
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- - 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- - 1 can 15 oz corn, drained
- - 1 red bell pepper diced
- - 1 small red onion finely chopped
- - 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- - 1 avocado diced
- - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- - 1 lime juiced
- - 2 tablespoons olive oil
- - 1 teaspoon cumin
- - Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. Gently toss the ingredients together to guarantee they're evenly mixed without mashing the avocado.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined. This will be your dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing. Be careful not to break the avocado pieces.
- Finally, fold in the chopped cilantro and give the salad one last gentle mix. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Allow the salad to sit for about 10-15 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors meld before serving.
- For extra tips, consider adding diced jalapeños for a spicy kick or crumbled feta cheese for a creamy texture.
- This salad can be made ahead of time, but it's best to add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning. Enjoy this dish chilled or at room temperature, and feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients!