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Black Bean Corn Salad

Vibrant Black Bean Corn Salad with Honey Lime Zing

This Black Bean Corn Salad is a refreshing, vegan-friendly side dish bursting with flavor and colors, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Fresh Corn Can substitute with canned sweet corn if short on time
  • 1 small Red Onion Soak in water to temper sharpness
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinse before use to reduce sodium
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Dice into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Adjust quantity based on personal preference
  • 1 medium Avocado Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice Essential for dressing brightness
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For Garnish (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Bowl
  • Blender
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Add the fresh corn and cover the pot, allowing it to simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove the corn from the water and let it cool before handling.
  2. Chop your red onion into small pieces. Place the chopped onion in a bowl with cold water to soak for 10 minutes. Drain the onions well.
  3. Once the corn has cooled, slice the kernels off the cob and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Add in the rinsed black beans, drained red onion, diced red bell pepper, and chopped fresh cilantro. Gently toss these ingredients together.
  4. In a blender, combine red wine vinegar, fresh lime juice, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  5. Pour the blended dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Just before serving, cut your avocado into small cubes and toss them with lemon juice. Gently fold the avocado into the chilled salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for making ahead of time. Allowing it to chill overnight enhances the flavors.

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