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    Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad

    Jun 25, 2020 · Modified: Aug 11, 2022 by Courtney · This post may contain affiliate links · 21 Comments

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    This refreshing black bean and corn salad is a healthy plant based side dish featuring avocado, red pepper and tomato with a light cilantro lime dressing.  Perfect as a hearty side dish or light lunch this salad is easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.

    a top down view of black bean and corn salad

    Always a hit in hot weather, this black bean and corn salad features refreshing flavours we all know and love.  You've got creamy avocado, sweet red bell peppers, piles of fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

    It's a hearty mix of fresh veggies and beans that worked equally as well as a side dish or as a light healthy lunch.  I love making a big batch of this salad and having something quick, easy and healthy to munch on throughout the week.

    While this recipe tastes its best as written, it is also really forgiving. No tomato? no problem. Out of red pepper? Minor flavour loss, but totally deal-able. I absolutely love salads like this - made from pantry ingredients, where a missing ingredient or two doesn't totally sabotage the dish. I always keep a pantry stocked with canned beans for this black bean and corn salad, and my other favourite pantry salad, bean salad.

    How to make it

    Start by draining and rinsing the canned black beans and corn then place them in a bowl and gather the rest of your ingredients.

    a cutting board topped with red pepper, avocado tomato, cilantro, and a bowl of black beans and corn.

    Chop up your red pepper, tomato, onion, avocado and cilantro and then add everything but the avocado to the salad bowl.

    ingredients for black bean and corn salad in a bowl,

    Dress with the lime juice and olive oil and season well with sea salt then give the salad a good mix.

    Finally, add the avocado to the salad and gently stir it in.

    a side view of a bowl of black bean and corn salad with a spoon in it

    Helpful Info

    This is a great make ahead salad. Just don't add the avocado until you are ready to serve because it will brown if you do.

    This recipe calls for canned corn, but fresh or frozen are also great to use if that's what you have on hand.

    For the best results use fresh limes for this salad, but if you only have lime juice on hand go ahead and add 2-3 tablespoons of it to substitute.

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    If you like this black bean and corn salad, you might want to check out some of our other healthy side salad recipes:

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    3.79 from 126 votes

    Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad

    A fresh, vibrant and healthy salad of black beans, corn and avocado dressing in a light cilantro lime dressing.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 252kcal
    Author: Courtney
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    Ingredients:

    • 1 can black beans - drained
    • 1 can corn - drained
    • 1 avocado - diced
    • ⅓ red onion - diced
    • 1 roma tomato - diced
    • 1 red pepper - diced
    • 3 Tablespoons avocado oil
    • 1 clove garlic - minced
    • 2 limes - juice of
    • 1⁄3 bunch cilantro - minced
    • sea salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Drain and rinse the black beans and corn then place in a large bowl.
    • Add the diced tomato, red pepper, and red onion along with the avocado oil, lime juice, minced garlic and cilantro and season well with sea salt and fresh ground pepper.
    • Give the salad a good mix to combine, then add the diced avocado and gently mix through.

    Notes

    If preparing the salad ahead of time, save cutting and adding the avocado until you are ready to serve
    Canned corn can be substituted for fresh or frozen if that's what you have on hand.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 553mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 979IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg

    * nutritional information is calculated by online tools and may not be 100% accurate.

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    Comments

    1. Lizet Bowen says

      June 25, 2020 at 9:32 pm

      Making this Mexican black bean salad for our weekend get together! It looks very simple and I already have all the ingredients. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        June 26, 2020 at 2:31 pm

        You're very welcome, enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Alex says

      June 25, 2020 at 11:44 pm

      A delicious combination of flavours, this salad works well with so many things. Perfect as part of a Mexican feast, but delicious for a simple lunch also.

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        June 26, 2020 at 2:31 pm

        It's definitely versatile!

        Reply
    3. Deanna says

      June 26, 2020 at 3:06 am

      This is the perfect salad for summer. Fresh flavours, easy recipe and so yummy with tacos!

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        June 26, 2020 at 2:31 pm

        I agree!! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Patty at Spoonabilities says

      July 08, 2020 at 9:58 pm

      Such a perfect salad for lunch or dinner on a hot summer day! I love love love that cilantro lime dressing!

      Reply
    5. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      July 08, 2020 at 10:06 pm

      What a deliciously colourful side dish - it sounds ever so tasty and packed full of flavour.

      Reply
    6. Shashi says

      July 09, 2020 at 1:08 am

      I so love all the delicious flavors and vibrant colors you have here - a feast for my tastebuds and my eyes!

      Reply
    7. Michelle says

      July 09, 2020 at 2:44 am

      Such a fresh and yummy recipe to go with grilling!

      Reply
    8. ELIZABETH A GANNON says

      March 21, 2021 at 5:54 pm

      This was so easy to make and so delicious! It was a big hit! I couldn't stop eating it!!!

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        March 22, 2021 at 6:29 pm

        I am so happy to hear you enjoyed it that much 🙂

        Reply
    9. Darlene says

      April 24, 2021 at 8:57 pm

      Just curious how much red onion is supposed to be used for this recipe. It’s listed in the instructions and in pics, but I can’t find where red onion and/or an amount is listed in the ingredients on the actual recipe. I came here looking for it thinking surely someone else had already asked. Maybe I’m overlooking it? I’m wanting to make this for a birthday fiesta. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        April 24, 2021 at 9:22 pm

        Hi Darlene! You were right, the amount was missing. Thank you for letting me know. I’ve updated the recipe to add the onion. Enjoy your fiesta!

        Reply
    10. Sue says

      June 18, 2021 at 12:11 am

      I make a salad similar to this, but I use frozen white shoe peg corn. Not as starchy.

      Reply
      • Catherine Schoenhoff says

        January 01, 2023 at 10:44 pm

        Nice to know ~ thanks!

        Reply
    11. Linda Schnaible says

      August 02, 2021 at 7:29 pm

      Is there another oil I can use other then avocado oil?

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        August 05, 2021 at 4:38 pm

        You can use any neutral flavoured oil that you like.

        Reply
    12. Myrna says

      August 23, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      Could you please tell me what size of can of black beans and corn you use? Or could you please tell me how many cups of black beans or corn you use for this recipe? Thanks
      Myrna

      Reply
    13. Fayemarie says

      August 06, 2022 at 7:07 pm

      This is an amazing recipe. I made it not knowing what to expect and now my husband requests it all the time. It is a true summertime staple.

      Reply
    14. Catherine Schoenhoff says

      January 01, 2023 at 10:50 pm

      I make one similar to this but I always enjoy trying new recipes! Forgot to buy cilantro at the store but I have it on my list and if there are any leftovers I’ll add some to it!!! Very good recipe!!

      Reply

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