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Corn and Black Bean Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad made with 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 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup canned corn rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad can be served as a side dish or a light main course. It is perfect for picnics and barbecues.

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