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Black Beans and Corn Salad Recipe

Black Beans and Corn Salad Recipe

Livy Lane
The Black Beans and Corn Salad Recipe is fresh, colorful and full of simple flavors. It is light, healthy and very easy to make at home. Many people love the Black Beans and Corn Salad Recipe because it needs no cooking and comes together fast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad / Side Dish
Cuisine American / Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup sweet corn fresh or canned
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small cucumber chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander chopped

Instructions
 

Prepare the Vegetables

  • Start by washing all fresh vegetables properly. Chop the onion, bell peppers, and cucumber into small pieces. Keep the size even so every bite feels balanced and fresh.

Prepare the Beans and Corn

  • Open the can of black beans and rinse them under cold water. Drain well to remove extra liquid. If using canned corn, drain it. If fresh, cook lightly and let it cool.

Combine the Ingredients

  • Take a large mixing bowl and add black beans, corn, chopped vegetables, and fresh coriander. Mix gently so everything combines well without breaking the beans.

Make the Dressing

  • In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and cumin powder. Stir well until the dressing looks smooth and slightly thick.
  • If you enjoy making your own dressings from scratch, this bright and zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette uses a very similar citrus-forward base and would work beautifully over this salad as a variation.

Toss the Salad

  • Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently using a spoon or spatula. Make sure all ingredients are coated evenly with the dressing for best flavor.

Rest and Serve

  • Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors blend nicely. Serve fresh and enjoy a light, colorful, and tasty dish.

Notes

  • Add avocado for creamy texture — if you enjoy avocado in salads, this zesty avocado and egg salad is another quick, no-cook recipe worth trying on a busy day
  • Use lime juice instead of lemon
  • Add chili flakes for a spicy kick
  • Use grilled corn for smoky flavor
  • Add cherry tomatoes for extra freshness
  • Adjust salt and spices to your taste
Keyword Black Beans and Corn Salad Recipe