Some people like to eat this black bean and corn salad alone, but we like to eat it with tortilla chips or pita chips like a black bean and corn salsa. It's great either way!The black bean salad dressing recipe is a simple olive oil and lime juice with a few spices!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 274kcal
Author: LittleCooksReadingBooks.com
Ingredients
2Cans Black beans(rinsed and drained)
2Cans Sweet corn(drained)
2Red bell peppersdiced
2ClovesGarlicminced
2Green onionschopped
1/4CupFresh Cilantrochopped (optional)
2TeaspoonsSalt
1/4TeaspoonCayenne pepper
1/4CupExtra Virgin Olive Oil
2Limesjuiced
2Avocadossliced
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, red peppers, garlic, onions and cilantro (optional).
In a small bowl, combine salt, cayenne pepper, olive oil, and lime juice. Whisk until combined.
Pour dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl. Toss until coated.
Refrigerate until ready to eat.
Dish individual portions and top with sliced avocado slices immediately before serving.
Notes
Be sure to rinse the cans of beans!Even you want to make this a super healthy corn and black bean salad, reduce or leave out the olive oil. It's great with lime juice squeezed over it!