Black Bean Corn and Pepper Salad

Bright, zesty, and loaded with fresh flavors, this Black Bean Corn and Pepper Salad is a quick and nutritious dish that’s perfect as a side or light main course. Packed with black beans, sweet corn, crisp red and yellow bell peppers, and a touch of heat from optional jalapeño, this colorful salad is as eye-catching as it is delicious. Tossed in a tangy lime-cumin dressing and finished with fresh cilantro, it offers a vibrant combination of smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy notes. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy recipe is gluten-free, vegan, and an ideal addition to summer barbecues, taco nights, or weekly meal preps.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz (canned, rinsed and drained) Black beans
• 1.5 cups (frozen and thawed or canned and drained) Sweet corn kernels
• 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
• 1 medium (diced) Yellow bell pepper
• 0.5 medium (finely chopped) Red onion
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
• 1 small (seeded and finely diced) Jalapeño (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and cilantro to the bowl with the black beans.

Step 3

If desired, add the finely diced jalapeño for an extra kick of heat.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything gently until evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 8

Serve the salad on its own or as a side dish. It pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, or as a topping for baked potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1174.8 grams (1174.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	997

Total Fat 36.40g	47%
Saturated Fat 5.20g	26%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2548mg	111%
Total Carbohydrate 148.10g	54%
Dietary Fiber 37.10g	133%
Total Sugars 30.20g
Protein 36.70g	73%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 250mg	19%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 1649mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.7%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 55.5%