Description
A refreshing and vibrant Black Bean Salad with Avocado, featuring black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or a healthy snack option that can be prepared quickly and chilled before serving.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cilantro, minced
- 2 large avocados, chopped (added before serving)
Dressing Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons agave
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, agave, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Add Avocado Before Serving: Just before serving, gently stir in the chopped avocados to avoid browning. Serve immediately. Enjoy it in a bowl, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Fresh shucked corn is preferred, but frozen or canned corn works well too. If using frozen, thaw it first. If using canned, drain and rinse it.
- You can substitute cherry tomatoes with other types of diced tomatoes or omit them entirely if desired.
- For an oil-free version, simply leave out the olive oil in the dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
