Description
A refreshing salad with black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and ripe avocados, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Gently fold in diced avocados and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil; mix carefully to avoid mashing the avocado.
- Sprinkle cumin and chili powder over the mixture; stir until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be served as a side dish or a light meal.
- For added flavor, consider adding jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg