Description
A bright, colorful salad made with fresh ingredients, perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn, rinsed and drained
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare produce: dice the bell pepper, chop the red onion finely, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the avocado last, and roughly chop the cilantro.
- Rinse and drain the canned black beans and corn thoroughly.
- Combine the black beans, corn, diced bell pepper, diced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Serve cold, letting the salad rest for 10–20 minutes for best flavor before serving.
Notes
Serve with tortilla chips for dipping or as a topping for tacos. Great for potlucks and barbecues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American