Black Bean & Corn Salad with Lime Dressing
A bright, refreshing Tex-Mex salad loaded with black beans, corn, bell pepper, and red onion, tossed in a zesty lime vinaigrette. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect for meal prep or a weeknight side.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 228
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (canned, drained & rinsed)
- 1.5 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- ¼ medium red onion
- 2 limes lime (juiced)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Drain and rinse the canned black beans, shaking off excess water.
- 2
Dice the bell pepper into 1/2-inch pieces, then thinly slice the red onion.
- 3
Whisk lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
- 4
Add black beans, corn, bell pepper, and red onion to the bowl.
- 5
Toss gently until everything is evenly coated with the lime dressing.
- 6
Fold in the fresh cilantro and taste, adjusting salt and lime juice as needed.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- measuring cups & spoons
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