Name: Black Bean and Corn Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked black beans; 2 cups cooked corn kernels; 1 small red onion- finely diced; 1 red bell pepper- finely chopped. Remove seeds; 1 english cucumber - diced; 1 Ripe Avocado - Peel and remove seed; 1 cup fresh cilantrol leaves; 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 Garlic cloves; 1 jalapeno pepper - adjust per spice tolerance; 1/4 cup water for smooth blending; Salt and black pepper per taste

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Fiesta black bean and corn salad with avocado cilantro dressing is a complete meal full of flavors and textures. This 20 minute salad is vegan and gluten free.

This salad is so wonderfully delicious and perhaps one of the best salads I’ve made in a while. I am all about a quick and easy meals and this salad along with Colorful Chickpeas Salad, Orzo Pasta Salad and Barley Veggie Salad hits the right spot.

The ‘Summer in a bowl salad ‘ is refreshing, light and incredibly flavorful. It is perfect for entertaining. A summer “must have” in my house.

And if you thought salads are boring? Just a bite or two of this healthy salad will make you fall in love with it. It’s a GAME CHANGER my friends.

A fresh mix of black beans, corn, onion, red peppers and cucumbers all tossed in a zesty cilantro lime dressing. It looks and tastes gourmet.

I prefer my salads to be filling. I can’t live off of just greens. So, I love to make salads with different layers of flavors and textures. Fresh veggies add pop of colors.

You taste wonderful balance of crisp crunch, velvety smoothness, sweetness and zest every bite. A true flavor fiesta to your taste buds.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Black bean salad can be used as a salsa or dip. Fill a bowl of this salad and scatter around chips and crackers for party appetizer platter.

It can be served as a perfect side dish for any meal. And of course, you can eat it as is too.

I also love to serve it along with tortilla dipper chips. You can use it as a topping for grilled main course entrees as well.

This beautiful salad with black beans has been one of my go-to’s especially during warmer months. It’s always a hit at picnics, potlucks and cookouts.

Healthy Salad

Black beans and corn make this salad plenty satiating. Its full of fiber, minerals and vitamins. The avocado and olive oil dressing adds heart-healthy fats.

A wholesome meal that everyone in the family would enjoy. Salads don’t get easier, versatile, or more flavorful than this.

This fresh salad with creamy avocado cilantro dressing is very customizable. You may use your choice of veggies, leafy greens like kale or spinach and different grains like quinoa or rice to change it up.

HOW TO MAKE BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD?

Making black bean salad is super easy. Mix all the veggies with beans.

Quickly whip the ingredients for creamy Avocado Cilantro dressing. This dressing is one of the BEST. You can also use it for multitude of things.

Drizzle the dressing over the beans and veggie mix. Gently toss everything together. And dig in.

INGREDIENTS

Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here’s the brief overview and easy substitutions.

Black Beans – 2 cups of cooked black beans. You can substitute chickpea, pinto or other beans. You can use canned beans or cook from starch. See the note in the recipe card below about how to cook black beans from scratch in Instant Pot.

Corn – 2 cups of cooked corn. You can use canned, frozen or fresh corn. Lightly cook it so it’s tender. Recipe note includes how to cook fresh corn in Instant Pot.

Veggies – 4 cups of fresh veggies. I used diced red onions, red bell pepper and cucumbers. You can use other veggies of your choice. Tomato, cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower florets, zucchini , artichokes are all good options. Baby spinach or kale works well too.

For Dressing – Avocado, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, jalapeno and olive oil along with salt and pepper. Skip olive oil if you want to make it oil free.

AVOCADO CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

I have to confess. I’m addicted to this wonder salad dressing. It has so many elements of delightful taste that work so well together. And it is quick, easy and outstanding.

I believe that a dressing can make or break the salad. Agree?

This salad dressing is a KEEPER ! I mean it guys. It starts with avocado, then there is cilantro, lime and garlic. It’s so creamy, so flavorful and soo delicious. I can eat the whole thing in one go.

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE SUMMER RECIPES

Don’t forget to take pictures when you make our delicious recipes. Tag us with #profusioncurry on Instagram ! We would love to feature your creation.

Join us on Pinterest and FACEBOOK . You will love all our delicious, wholesome, plant based recipes from around the world.

★ If you make this BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD RECIPE do let us know how you like it by ★ star rating it and leaving a comment below.

Comments