Black Bean and Corn Salad with Lime
	
		A refreshing and vibrant salad made with black beans, sweet corn, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
	 
	
		
							- Author: Mariem
 
							- Prep Time: 15 minutes
 
							- Cook Time: 0 minutes
 
							- Total Time: 15 minutes
 
							- Yield: 4 servings 1x
 
							- Category: Salad
 
							- Method: No-Cook
 
							- Cuisine: Mexican
 
							- Diet: Vegan
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
 
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
 
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
 
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
 
- 1 avocado, diced
 
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
 
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
 
- 2 tbsp olive oil
 
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
 
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
 
- Salt and pepper to taste
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, avocado, cilantro, and jalapeño if using.
 
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
 
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
 
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- Best served chilled, but can be served at room temperature.
 
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a full meal.
 
- Use lemon juice if lime is not available.
 
- Adjust cumin and jalapeño for more or less spice.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 cup
 
							- Calories: 180
 
							- Sugar: 3g
 
							- Sodium: 290mg
 
							- Fat: 9g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 20g
 
							- Fiber: 6g
 
							- Protein: 5g
 
							- Cholesterol: 0mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: black bean salad, corn salad, lime dressing, vegan salad, summer side dish