Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad
A colorful salad of black beans, corn, diced red pepper, and cilantro tossed in a cumin‑lime dressing.

Total
10 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Drain and rinse the black beans, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Add the corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- 4
Pour the dressing over the bean and corn mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
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