Three Can Salad

Brighten up your table with this quick and colorful Three Can Salad, a vibrant medley of sweet corn, hearty black beans, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook recipe is a lifesaver for busy days, blending pantry staples with fresh ingredients like red onion, cilantro, and a simple lime juice and olive oil dressing. Perfect as a side dish, a dip for tortilla chips, or even a light lunch, this refreshing salad is a flavorful, healthy option that's naturally vegan, gluten-free, and packed with wholesome fiber and plant-based protein. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish brimming with bold, Southwestern-inspired flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned corn
• 15 oz canned black beans
• 10 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned corn and black beans in a colander under cold running water. Let them drain thoroughly.

Step 2

Drain the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, allowing excess liquid to drip off.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.

Step 5

Add the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper to the bowl.

Step 6

Gently toss all ingredients together to ensure they are evenly mixed and coated in the dressing.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1282.6 grams (1282.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1137

Total Fat 20.60g	26%
Saturated Fat 3.40g	17%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4102mg	178%
Total Carbohydrate 204.60g	74%
Dietary Fiber 58.20g	208%
Total Sugars 25.00g
Protein 49.50g	99%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 303mg	23%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 3238mg	69%

*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: 15.4%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 68.1%