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Close-up of black bean and corn salad with avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh cilantro.

Fresh Black Bean and Corn Salad

This Fresh Black Bean and Corn Salad is a quick, colorful, and healthy dish made with black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and a zesty lime dressing. Ready in minutes, it’s perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or a crowd-pleasing addition to any summer meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, brunch, lunch
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, Southern Style
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup sweet corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  4. Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving.