Black Bean and Corn Salad

Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • cup fresh lime juice

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels

  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 tomatoes, chopped

  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Black Bean and Corn Salad ingredients on a marble counter

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  2. Place olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small jar. Close the lid tightly and shake the jar until the dressing is well combined.

    Salad dressing in a small glass jar

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  3. Combine in a salad bowl beans, corn, avocado, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro.

    Black Bean and Corn Salad in a glass bowl

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  4. Shake dressing again, pour over salad, and toss to coat.

    Black Bean and Corn Salad in a glass bowl

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  5. Enjoy!

    Black Bean and Corn Salad garnished with fresh herbs in a white bowl

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

391 Calories
25g Fat
35g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 391
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 31%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Sodium 830mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 12g 44%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 468mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.


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