Description
This vibrant Corn And Black Bean Tex Mex Salad is a fiesta in a bowl, bursting with incredible flavors and textures. It’s perfect as a light lunch, a fantastic side dish, or a star at your next potluck.
Ingredients
- Fresh corn (cut from the cob or thawed frozen corn or canned corn)
- Canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- Bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- Red onion (finely diced)
- Fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
- Fresh lime juice
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Ground cumin
- Chili powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Diced avocado (optional)
- Minced jalapeño (optional)
- Halved cherry tomatoes or diced Roma tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Vegetables: Cut the kernels from the fresh corn cobs or thaw frozen corn. Drain and rinse the canned black beans. Finely dice the bell peppers and red onion, soaking the onion in cold water if desired. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
- Combine the Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared corn, black beans, diced bell peppers, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
- Whisk Together the Dressing: In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Dress and Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the corn and black bean mixture. Gently toss until all ingredients are thoroughly coated.
- Taste and Serve (or Chill): Give the salad a final taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld. Add diced avocado just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: This salad can be made ahead of time, and its flavors improve after a few hours in the refrigerator. For added richness, consider including diced avocado, crumbled cotija cheese, or toasted pepitas. Grilling or pan-searing the corn can enhance its flavor.