Description
A vibrant, flavorful salad featuring black beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1–2 jalapeños, chopped (to taste)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Rinse the black beans under cold water if using canned. Chop the bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, and jalapeños into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the cilantro and dice the avocado just before mixing.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine all the chopped vegetables, beans, and corn. Be gentle while mixing to keep the avocado intact.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Combine and rest: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss. Allow the salad to sit for about 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Serve: Garnish with additional cilantro or avocado slices before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Allowing the salad to rest enhances flavor. Use seasonal, fresh ingredients for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mexican, salad, bean salad, vibrant, healthy, fresh