Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad made with black beans, colorful peppers, corn, and zesty lime.
Ingredients
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- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the black beans.
- If using fresh corn, grill or cook it until lightly charred, then cut the kernels off the cob.
- Chop the bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro into uniform pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with cumin and salt, mixing thoroughly.
- If adding avocado, dice it just before serving to prevent browning.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Taste as you go, adjusting lime and salt to your preference. Serve it chilled for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, Mexican, black beans, healthy, easy recipes