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black bean and corn salad in bowl with spoon

Black Bean and Corn Salad

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  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Category: Sides
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This fresh and tasty Black Bean and Corn Salad is perfect as a side dish or dip and is so easy to make!


Ingredients

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Salad:

  • 2 – 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh corn (uncooked)
  • 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large hass avocado, pitted and diced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeds removed and finely diced

For the Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin


Instructions

  1. Assemble the Salad: Add the black beans, fresh corn, diced red onion, red bell pepper, avocado, and jalapeño to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Make the dressing: Add the cilantro, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, lime zest, salt, and cumin to a small mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined. Serve and enjoy!