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Black Bean and Corn Salad

Black bean corn salad pin

Black bean and corn salad is a simple salad recipe with easy preparation and simple ingredients. For its quick preparation, it is the perfect salad for last-minute entertaining, picnics, or any other family gathering.

Black bean and corn salad

Good to know: It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. Also, there are no nuts in this simple black bean salad.

It’s colorful, refreshing and packed with nutrients and protein.

Making black bean and corn salad with olive oil

How to make black bean and corn salad

Once you gathered and prepped all the ingredients, place them in a mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, freshly squeezed lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.

Mix everything well. You want to make sure that the seasoning is distributed evenly before you taste it and add more.

The whole prep is extremely fast. If you are quick, you will be done in about 7 minutes, if not then you will need 10 minutes to prepare this black bean salad.

Can I make it ahead?

Yes, you can prepare the night before, but I recommend making it on the day of serving for best results!

Serving suggestions:

This black bean and corn salad is perfect for outdoor entertaining. It’s refreshing and tasty and also perfect for vegans or vegetarians or anyone who does not want to eat any meat.

It is a tasty meal as is and can be enjoyed as a light lunch. If you want to make it extra filling, serve it with cooked quinoa or couscous.

As a side, you can serve it with grilled meats, chicken or seafood.

We like it as a topping for tacos, tortillas and if you chop the veggies finely, you can serve it as a dip with tortilla chips or anything you like.

Fresh black bean and corn salad in the glass bowl

Substitutions & optional add-ons:

Parsley – use cilantro instead.

Lemon – lime will also work great.

Extra virgin olive oil is the healthiest and best for you, but if you don’t have it on hand use regular olive oil instead.

Finely chopped bell pepper (any color) can also be added to the salad.

Corn – the easiest option is using canned sweetcorn. However, you can also use frozen (you will need to cook it first) or grilled corn on the cob.

Onion – red, white or yellow all will work. If you are after a milder onion flavor you can either use less or buy the red variety.

Jalapeno (finely chopped) – is a great addition to this black bean salad with corn. Use only a little if not sure with the level of heat or set aside a portion and add as much as you like allowing others to have without (if needed).

Tomatoes – use any you like or have on hand. I used about 1.5 cups when chopped.

Corn and black bean salad

Pro tips for making the best black bean and corn salad

  • To dress this black bean salad, you don’t need much. Salt, black pepper, freshly squeezed lemon juice and olive oil. Once you added these to your salad and tossed it well, taste it and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
  • I usually start with about 1/8 of a teaspoon of pepper and ¼ teaspoon of salt and add after I did the tasting.
  • Here I am using canned black beans, but if you prefer buying dried and cooking them yourself, then go ahead and do it. I am not sure how much you will need though.
  • This recipe can be easily doubled, tripled,…

More salad recipes you might like to try:

  • Tossed Salad
  • Greek Salad
  • Wedge Salad
Black bean and corn salad recipe
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Black Bean and Corn Salad

Black bean and corn salad is a simple salad recipe with easy preparation and simple ingredients. For its quick preparation, it is the perfect salad for last-minute entertaining, picnics, or any other family gathering.
Prep Time7 mins
Total Time7 mins
Servings: 6 portions, see note 7
Calories: 179
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 1 can black beans , cooked, drained & rinsed (14-ounces/400-milliliters)
  • ⅔ cup sweetcorn , see note 1
  • ½ medium onion , minced (⅔ cup)
  • 1 small lemon , juice only (2 tablespoons)
  • 2 roma tomatoes , see note 3 (1.5 cups)
  • a handful of flat-leaf parsley , fresh, finely chopped (¼ cup)
  • 1 large avocado , ripe, diced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , see note 5
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Instructions 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients together and give everything a good mix.
    How to make black bean corn salad step 1
  • Taste it and adjust the seasoning, if needed.
    How to make black bean corn salad step 2
  • Serve right away or chilled.
    How to make black bean corn salad step 3

Notes

  1. Canned sweetcorn can be substituted with corn on the cob – 1 should be plenty, but you can surely add more. You can use either boiled or grilled! Frozen sweetcorn will also work, but you will need to cook it first.
  2. Lemon can be substituted with lime.
  3. You can use any tomatoes you like.
  4. Parsley can be substituted with fresh cilantro.
  5. Instead of extra virgin oil, you can use regular olive oil.
  6. Quantities of all the ingredients can be adjusted to your liking.
  7. This recipe should serve 6 people when served as a side (when counting with about 2/3 cup per person). You can easily double or triple this recipe if needed.
  8. More tips and serving suggestions can be found in the post above this recipe card.
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Black bean salad recipe
Nutrition Facts
Black Bean and Corn Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
179
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
102
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
435
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
20
g
7
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
266
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
 
24
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Jessica says

    27/04/2021 at 15:09

    I’m always looking for new salads to try when the weather gets warmer, and this black bean and corn salad looks perfect! I think I will be making it all spring and summer long!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      01/05/2021 at 18:38

      It’s a great salad for summer.

      Reply
  2. Beth says

    27/04/2021 at 18:42

    Oh wow! This salad looks so tasty and very delicious! My hubby and I are going to really enjoy this! Excited to make this today for part of our lunch!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      01/05/2021 at 18:37

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Pam says

    27/04/2021 at 21:41

    Sounds so good! Have you ever heard of using raw corn in a salad? I was just introduced to that and loved it! I bet it would be good in this salad too!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      01/05/2021 at 18:38

      Great idea!

      Reply
  4. Beth says

    28/04/2021 at 03:57

    A delicious hearty salad for summer. So many great flavors. We had it with BBQ chicken.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      01/05/2021 at 18:40

      Thanks for your feedback!

      Reply
  5. Michelle says

    28/04/2021 at 14:06

    Loved this salad! Flavors were wonderful — perfect summer salad!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      01/05/2021 at 18:40

      Thanks, Michelle!

      Reply

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