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A white bowl filled with a salad of black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and sliced green onions, with a spoon inside; lime halves and sliced jalapeños are nearby.

Classic Black Bean and Corn Salad

Chef Jenn
This black bean and corn salad is a go-to favorite for its ease, big flavor, and versatility. It’s fresh, fast, and just spicy enough to keep things interesting. Whether you’re serving it at a BBQ or making lunch for the week, it’s always a hit.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 186 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved if larger
  • ½ red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder

Instructions
 

  • Combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, black pepper, and chipotle powder in a small bowl until well mixed.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Black beans are my first pick for this salad, and if you use canned beans there’s no need to cook them ahead of time. You can also use pinto beans or even white cannelini beans.
  • The bell peppers are more for color than flavor so feel free to mix things up.
  • If you like it spicy, use a serrano chili instead of a jalapeno.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 241mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 742IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg

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