Black Bean Salad

This easy black bean salad recipe is packed with vibrant colors and bold flavors! It’s a satisfying main dish, or side dish with a healthy twist making it the ultimate plate of yum!

Course Salad, Side, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings as a side dish

Calories 56kcal

Author Kylee Ayotte

Equipment

Ingredients

DRESSING

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

SALAD

1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1 can sweet corn drained and rinsed
1 cup red bell pepper diced
¼ cup red onion diced finely
1.5 tablespoons jalapeno diced finely
½ cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

Make the dressing

Combine 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a bowl and whisk until well combined. You may also use a jar with a lid and shake vigorously. Refrigerate.

Make the salad

In a large bowl, add 1 can black beans, 1 can sweet corn, 1 cup red bell pepper, ¼ cup red onion, 1.5 tablespoons jalapeno and ½ cup fresh cilantro.
Mix until well combined. Shot of mixed bowl with ingredients well combined.

Assemble

Pour dressing over salad, and mix well
Sprinkle with extra cilantro

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