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Corn and Black Bean Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad combining sweet corn, black beans, and a zesty lime dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can sweet corn rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
  2. Toss the ingredients together until well mixed.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
Serve
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature. It pairs well with grilled meats or as a standalone dish.

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