Ingredients
– 3 cans of black beans (15 ounces each) or 4 1/2 cups of cooked black beans, rinsed and well-drained
– 2 ears of corn, shucked, or 1 cup of canned or defrosted frozen corn
– 1 orange, yellow, or red bell pepper, chopped
– 1 cup of quartered cherry tomatoes
– 1 cup of chopped red onion
– 1/2 cup of finely chopped fresh cilantro
– 1 medium jalapeño, finely chopped
– 1/2 teaspoon of lime zest
– 2 tablespoons of lime juice
– 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
– 1/4 cup of white wine vinegar
– 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
– 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon of salt
– sliced avocado
– crumbled feta
– lime wedges
Instructions
1-First, rinse and drain 3 cans of black beans or use 4 1/2 cups of cooked black beans until tender, then set them aside to cool.
2-Next, prepare your veggies by shucking 2 ears of corn or using 1 cup of canned corn, and chop 1 bell pepper, 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, 1 cup of red onion, 1/2 cup of cilantro, and 1 jalapeño.
3-In a large bowl, combine all these ingredients along with the black beans.
4-Now, whisk together 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon of lime zest, 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup of white wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a small bowl to make the dressing.
5-Pour this over the salad and toss everything gently to mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight to let the flavors blend.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Adjust jalapeño seeds to control the level of heat in the salad.
🥑 Add creamy avocado just before serving to avoid browning.
🍋 Refresh the salad with extra lime juice or vinegar if stored for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling Time: 2 hours
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving