Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Black Bean and Corn Salad, a refreshing and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful salad combines the earthiness of black beans with the sweetness of corn, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy bell peppers, all tossed in a zesty garlic-lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 medium roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 medium avocados (diced)
- 1/2 cup minced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1. Thaw the frozen corn in a microwave for 3 to 4 minutes.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine thawed corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, avocados, red onion, and cilantro.
- 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- 4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg