Description
Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad is a fresh, colorful, and nutritious dish combining black beans, corn, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and a zesty lime-olive oil dressing. It’s quick to make, packed with fiber and healthy fats, and perfect as a side, a light main, or a filling for tacos and wraps.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Drain and rinse the canned black beans thoroughly to reduce sodium and remove any canning residue. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro. Dice the ripe avocado just before assembling the salad to maintain its color and texture.
- Mix the Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the black beans, fresh corn kernels, chopped red onion, and cilantro. Fold in the diced avocado last, carefully to preserve its shape and texture.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the fresh lime juice and olive oil over the salad mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, add finely chopped jalapeño pepper for a mild heat and mix gently until combined.
- Toss and Taste: Gently toss all ingredients until they are evenly coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.
Notes
- Rinse canned black beans to reduce sodium and improve texture.
- Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid mushy salad texture.
- Fresh-squeezed lime juice enhances brightness compared to bottled.
- Chill the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Fold avocado gently to keep chunks intact and visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg