Fresh Bean and Corn Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Fresh Bean and Corn Salad is the ultimate summertime side dish or light meal. Packed with protein-rich black and kidney beans, sweet corn, and juicy cherry tomatoes, it’s complemented by crispy red bell peppers, zesty lime dressing, and aromatic cilantro for a refreshing, tangy twist. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or healthy weekday lunches. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and loaded with nutrients, it’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s sure to disappear fast!

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz can canned black beans
• 15 oz can canned kidney beans
• 15 oz can canned corn kernels
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 large lime
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned black beans and kidney beans thoroughly under cold water. Set aside to drain further.

Step 2

Drain the canned corn kernels and set aside.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes.

Step 4

Finely chop the small red onion.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 6

Chop the fresh cilantro finely.

Step 7

In a large bowl, combine the drained beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, chopped onion, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.

Step 8

In a small bowl, squeeze the juice of two large limes and combine with olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the mixture well to create a dressing.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and toss gently to ensure everything is coated evenly.

Step 10

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1869.6 grams (1869.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1946

Total Fat 51.80g	66%
Saturated Fat 8.10g	41%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5190mg	226%
Total Carbohydrate 311.90g	113%
Dietary Fiber 89.90g	321%
Total Sugars 34.10g
Protein 86.40g	173%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 507mg	39%
Iron 30mg	167%
Potassium 5296mg	113%

*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: 22.6%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 60.6%