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Black Bean and Corn Salad

Fast and fresh black bean and corn salad with a zippy lime dressing. This is a great summer side dish for all the potlucks, BBQs, block parties, or anytime you want a light and delicious salad.
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Author: April Anderson
Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the Dressing

  • Zest of one lime
  • ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

For the Salad

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans of black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 ½ cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 6 green onions thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Place all of the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine, set aside.
  • Place the salad ingredients in a large bowl and gently toss to combine.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again. Refrigerate the salad until you're ready to serve it.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.1g | Protein: 7.6g | Fat: 14.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11.9g | Sodium: 704.9mg | Fiber: 8.4g | Sugar: 5.1g
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Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black bean and corn salad, black bean salad, corn salad