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    Home » What We're Eating » Black Bean and Corn Salad

    Black Bean and Corn Salad

    Published: May 27, 2019 by Blair Lonergan

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    Long collage of Black Bean and Corn Salad recipe

    When I was growing up, my mom often served a healthy Black Bean and Corn Salad alongside tacos, quesadillas or grilled chicken. It’s a nice change from a green lettuce salad, and the fresh avocado, tomato and vegetables create a great salsa for dipping, too!

    Blue bowl full of Black Bean and Corn Salad with tortilla chip for dipping

    This Mexican avocado salad recipe is my own version of my childhood favorite. I absolutely love it, and I think that it’s equally delicious as both a dip or a salsa with tortilla chips. The perfect easy side dish or party food that can be tossed together in just 10 minutes!Close overhead shot of a bowl of Black Bean and Corn Salad

    How to Make Black Bean and Corn Salad:

    First, let's start with the dressing. You'll just need 4 ingredients:

    • Lime juice
    • Honey
    • Olive oil
    • Salt

    Whisk those together or shake them up in a jar until they're completely combined.

    Dressing for Black Bean and Corn Salad in a mason jar with fresh limes

    Next, in a large bowl, stir together the salad ingredients.

    Ingredients for Black Bean and Corn Salad in a glass mixing bowl

    Add just enough dressing to the salad to coat all of the ingredients, and then give it another good stir.

    Pouring dressing over corn and black bean salad

    You can serve the salad immediately, or you can cover the dish and keep it refrigerated until you're ready to serve.

    Corn and black bean salsa in a glass mixing bowl

    Just before you dig in, be sure to sprinkle the top of your salad with a bunch of fresh parsley or cilantro. It adds such a bright finishing touch!

    Black Bean and Corn Salad on a serving tray with tortilla chips

    How to serve Black Bean and Corn Salad:

    This recipe is a perfect side dish with any fresh Mexican-inspired or grilled summer meal. It's perfect with tortilla chips for dipping like a salsa, and it's equally good alongside:

    • Baked Taquitos or regular tacos
    • Grilled Chicken Fajitas
    • Easy Carne Asada {for the grill or oven}
    • Easy Beef Enchiladas
    • Burritos
    • Quesadillas
    • and it would be a delicious component in these Vegetarian Dump-and-Go Burrito Bowls!

    Cook's Tips and Recipe Variations:

    • You probably will not need to use all of the dressing for this salad, so store any extra in your refrigerator. You can use the dressing on other salads, or you can use the extra to re-dress the salad just before serving. You want the ingredients moist and coated, but not soggy.
    • The lime juice in the dressing should prevent the avocado from turning brown. However, when I know that I want the avocado to stay fresh and bright green for at least 24 hours, I toss some additional lime juice with the diced avocado before adding the avocado to the bowl.
    • This salad is best when enjoyed within 24 hours. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, but after the second day the vegetables start to get soggy.
    • For a creamy touch, add a handful of crumbled feta cheese or queso fresco to your salad.
    • Instead of the lime juice, you can substitute with an equal amount of balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar in your dressing.
    • For a shortcut, toss all of the salad ingredients with your favorite store-bought Italian dressing. My mom did this on many occasions, and it's totally delicious!

    Silver serving spoon in a bowl of Black Bean and Corn Salsa surrounded by chips

    Other easy salad recipes that you might enjoy:

    • Avocado Shrimp Pasta Salad
    • Healthy and Easy Summer Corn Salad
    • Mexican Chicken Salad {Instant Pot + Slow Cooker options}
    Blue bowl full of Black Bean and Corn Salad with tortilla chip for dipping
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    5 from 1 vote

    Black Bean and Corn Salad

    This healthy Black Bean and Corn Salad is the perfect side dish for Mexican night! Use it as a fresh salsa and scoop it up with crispy tortilla chips, too!
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword Black Bean and Corn Dip, Black Bean and Corn Salad, Black Bean and Corn Salsa
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes
    Chilling Time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings 5 cups
    Calories 203kcal
    Author Blair Lonergan

    Ingredients

    FOR THE DRESSING:

    • ⅓ cup honey
    • ¼ cup lime juice
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    FOR THE SALAD:

    • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained
    • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
    • 1 avocado, peeled and diced
    • 1 sweet green or red bell pepper, diced
    • ½ of a red onion, diced
    • Optional: 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (if you like a spicy salad)
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • For serving: fresh cilantro or parsley; tortilla chips

    Instructions

    • To make the dressing, whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil and salt (or shake in a jar) until completely combined.
    • In a large bowl, gently stir together all of the salad ingredients. Pour just enough dressing over salad to coat all of the ingredients; cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve. You will probably have extra dressing, which you can refrigerate and use for other salads, or to refresh your Black Bean and Corn Salad just before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro or fresh parsley, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips for scooping!

    Notes

    • The nutrition information is an estimate, assuming that you use all of the dressing on the salad. If you use less dressing, the nutrition facts will obviously change.
    • You probably will not need to use all of the dressing for this salad, so store any extra in your refrigerator. You can use the dressing on other salads, or you can use the extra to re-dress the salad just before serving. You want the ingredients moist and coated, but not soggy.
    • The lime juice in the dressing should prevent the avocado from turning brown. However, when I know that I want the avocado to stay fresh and bright green for at least 24 hours, I toss some additional lime juice with the diced avocado before adding the avocado to the bowl.
    • This salad is best when enjoyed within 24 hours. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, but after the second day the vegetables start to get soggy.
    • For a creamy touch, add a handful of crumbled feta cheese or queso fresco to your salad.
    • Instead of the lime juice, you can substitute with an equal amount of balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar in your dressing.
    • For a shortcut, toss all of the salad ingredients with your favorite store-bought Italian dressing. My mom did this on many occasions, and it's totally delicious!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 19.4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.3mg

    This recipe was originally published in August, 2013. It was updated in May, 2019.

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    1. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron

      April 21, 2014 at 8:51 pm

      5 stars
      This is my favorite kind of a dip! Looks awesome Blair! Pinning 🙂

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      • Blair

        April 21, 2014 at 9:15 pm

        It's my favorite too, Chelsea. I made a batch last week that I worked through each day. I ate it for lunch or dinner constantly (in wraps, on chips, on salad, etc.). So versatile and so delicious!

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