Description
A refreshing and nutritious dish that’s both hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your fresh ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro. Feel free to adjust the amounts based on your personal preference or what’s available in your kitchen.
- To give your salad that flavor kick, you’ll create a flavorful vinaigrette. In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, minced garlic, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined and slightly emulsified. This mix brings an irresistible balance of smoky and sweet flavors to the dish.
- Pour the chipotle-honey vinaigrette over the assembled salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is well coated in the vinaigrette. If you opt to include avocado, fold it in gently just before serving to keep it from mashing. For the freshest taste, serve immediately or place in the fridge to chill for an hour. It can also be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Notes
Always rinse canned beans to reduce sodium levels and enhance their flavor. If using frozen corn, ensure it’s fully thawed and drained before adding it to avoid excess moisture. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Protein: 8 g