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A bowl of black bean and corn salad with cherry tomatoes and chopped green onions, surrounded by lime halves, cilantro, a jalapeño, and a blue napkin with a spoon.

Black Bean and Corn Salad

Chef Jenn
A personal favorite of Chef Jenn, this Black Bean and Corn Salad is quick, vibrant, and endlessly customizable. Serve it as a side, dip, or main—it’s sure to become a repeat recipe.
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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 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
 

  • Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic to a large mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, pepper, and chipotle powder.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until everything is well coated.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.
  • Serve chilled or let it come to room temp before enjoying.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Black beans are my go-to, but don’t hesitate to experiment with other types like pinto or white beans.
  • The bell peppers bring brightness more than flavor—feel free to mix up the colors.
  • Want it hotter? Try a serrano instead of a jalapeño.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 199mgPotassium: 451mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 725IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Black Bean and Corn Salad, Corn and bean salad, easy bean salad, summer salad recipe
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