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Corn and Black Bean Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring 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 sweet corn canned or frozen
  • 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.
  2. Toss the ingredients together until well mixed.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

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

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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