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Black Bean and Corn Salad Recipe

June 24, 2019 by Melissa 16 Comments

Fresh and delicious, this Black Bean and Corn Salad recipe is the perfect side dish for summer. Black beans, fresh corn, and sweet cherry tomatoes are paired with red onions, cilantro and fresh lime juice for an incredibly versatile Mexican salad. 

 Black Bean and Corn Salad Recipe

This Black Bean and Corn Salad is seriously my favorite summer side dish. It’s so delicious made with fresh corn on the cob, but it can be made all year with frozen or canned corn. It’s also perfect for making ahead as the flavors just get better as they combine. If making ahead or making a big batch, leave the avocado on the side. The avocado tends to break down once mixed into the salad, so I prefer to serve it diced on top of the salad rather than mixing it throughout.

Black Bean and Corn Salad

This salad is so versatile and delicious, it pairs well with almost everything. Serve with:

  • Grilled Chicken
  • Grilled Carne Asada
  • Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef
  • as a dip with tortilla chips
  • as a taco topping over chicken, shrimp, steak or ground beef tacos
  • with Mexican Rice and ground turkey for an easy burrito bowl

 

 Fresh Corn on the Cob

How to Make Black Bean and Corn Salad

  • If corn is in season, start with fresh corn on the cob. Use my easy corn on the cob cooking method for perfect corn on the cob every time. (link coming soon) Once corn is cool, use a sharp knife to remove kernels.
  • Rinse and drain canned black beans.
  • Finely dice red onion and garlic.
  • Use fresh cilantro and lime juice.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Taste and adjust salt and lime juice as needed.
  • Can be stored tightly covered up to three days.

Easy Summer Salad

I love having a big bowl of this salad in the fridge, the flavors are just so fresh and bright. The flavors improve over time, though you may have to drain some liquid depending on how juicy your tomatoes are. I like to use cherry tomatoes in this salad, but if you have fresh garden tomatoes, even better!

If you are counting calories or tracking points, you can leave out the olive oil and/or avocados for a lower calorie and zero point side dish.

 Corn Salad Recipe

 

For a healthy snack or appetizer, try this with my favorite baked tortilla chips. Also makes a great side for Ground Beef Enchiladas or Chicken Enchiladas.

 

 Black Bean and Corn Salad Recipe with Avocado

5 from 15 votes
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Black Bean and Corn Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
 

The perfect summer side salad packed with flavor, this salad is loaded with black beans, fresh corn and fresh tomatoes.

Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Black Bean and Corn Salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 141 kcal
Author: Melissa
Ingredients
  • 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups corn
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 avocado diced
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for avocado. Stir to combine. Add diced avocado to top of salad right before serving.

Recipe Notes

Taste and adjust salt and lime juice as needed. 

Nutrition Facts
Black Bean and Corn Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 397mg17%
Potassium 409mg12%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 540IU11%
Vitamin C 23.3mg28%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

  

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Katie

    June 25, 2019 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for a potluck and everyone loved it!

    Reply
  2. Susie

    June 25, 2019 at 2:35 pm

    5 stars
    Love this super simple salad!!

    Reply
  3. Sara Welch

    June 25, 2019 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    This was such a quick and flavorful side dish with our barbecue dinner last night! Looking forward to making this again all summer long!

    Reply
  4. Julie

    June 25, 2019 at 7:08 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect for a potluck! Always a crowd pleaser and so easy to make.

    Reply
  5. Natasha

    June 25, 2019 at 9:31 pm

    5 stars
    All those vibrant colors and fresh ingredients!! Making ASAP!!!

    Reply
  6. Kim

    September 25, 2019 at 4:47 am

    5 stars
    Delicious and the perfect pairing to the fajitas. Everyone loved it and it will be a frequent flyer here, for sure!

    Reply
  7. Natasha

    May 12, 2020 at 11:04 am

    5 stars
    This is so delicious, paired it with Mexican rice and grilled chicken it was oh so yummy!

    Reply
  8. wilhelmina wesse

    May 12, 2020 at 11:05 am

    5 stars
    This is the perfect summer salad! It is fresh and hearty and goes well with anything we toss on the grill!

    Reply
  9. Natalie

    May 12, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    5 stars
    One of my favorite summer salads!! I love adding grilled chicken! Super simple & healthy!

    Reply
  10. Justine

    July 22, 2020 at 11:37 am

    5 stars
    I love anything black bean and corn. One of my new favorite salads!

    Reply
  11. April

    July 22, 2020 at 11:39 am

    5 stars
    One of my all time favorite salads! So tasty!

    Reply
  12. katerina @ diethood.com

    July 22, 2020 at 11:40 am

    I love how simple and delicious this salad is!! I can’t wait to have this for lunch tomorrow!! SO YUMMY!

    Reply
  13. Valentina

    July 22, 2020 at 12:15 pm

    5 stars
    This simple black bean and corn salad recipe is our favorite summer salad!

    Reply
  14. Noelle Simpson

    March 3, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    This was perfect! A very easy and flavorful side dish, loved it!

    Reply
  15. Courtney

    March 3, 2021 at 3:22 pm

    5 stars
    Served this with tacos and it was a HIT! Will definitely be making again.

    Reply
  16. Sara Welch

    March 3, 2021 at 6:18 pm

    5 stars
    Loved all the ingredients in this simple, yet satisfying salad! Paired perfectly with dinner tonight; the whole family loved it!

    Reply

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