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Corn and Black Bean Salad

Cultural Context

Corn and black bean salad is a vibrant dish rooted in Mexican cuisine, often enjoyed as a refreshing side or a light meal. It celebrates the flavors of the Southwest, with fresh ingredients that embody the region's agricultural bounty. This salad has gained popularity in various parts of the world, often appearing at barbecues and potlucks for its colorful presentation and nutritious profile.

MexicanMXside
15 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 can black beans
1 can sweet corn
1 can diced green chilies
1/2 cup medium chunky salsa
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
juice from 1/2 lime

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Lentils are lower in calories and chickpeas are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

1

Drain and rinse the black beans in a colander.

2

Drain the sweet corn.

3

Add the diced green chilies to the bowl.

4

Mix in the medium chunky salsa.

5

Add the diced onion and chopped cilantro.

6

Squeeze the juice from half a lime into the mixture.

7

Mix everything well together.

8

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingdicingwhisking

Equipment Needed

bowlcolanderplastic wrap

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

Black Bean and Corn SaladSouthwestern Corn Salad
Local Name: ensalada de maíz y frijoles negros

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