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Two overlapping spoons in a plate of corn and black bean salad.

Corn and Black Bean Salad

This quick and easy corn and black bean salad is packed with fresh flavor and ready in just 15 minutes.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: corn and black bean salad, corn, black bean, and avocado salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Kate Dean

Equipment

  • Large bowl

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 cups canned or frozen corn
  • 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • ½ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
  • 20 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado
  • Salt and ground black pepper

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the corn, black beans, red onion, cilantro, and tomatoes.
    2 cups canned or frozen corn, 15 ounce can black beans, ¼ cup finely diced red onion, ½ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, 20 cherry tomatoes
  • In a separate dish, whisk the dressing ingredients together until well-combined.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, Salt and ground black pepper
  • Add the dressing to the corn mixture, and toss to combine.
  • Pit and peel the avocado and cut it into ½-inch dice.
    1 avocado
  • Add the avocado right before serving.
  • Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Corn: You can thaw the corn before using or use frozen corn. If using from frozen, be sure to remove any chunks of ice so that you don't end up with a watery salad.
  • Red onion: Shallot also works well in this recipe.
  • Tomatoes: Grape tomatoes are the closest substitute, but diced Roma tomato will also work.
  • Lemon and lime juice: It's important to use fresh lemon and lime juice. Bottled citrus juice can have an off taste.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 1045mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 4mg