Mexican Corn Salad
A vibrant and refreshing Mexican corn salad, perfect as a side dish or light meal. Sweet corn kernels are tossed with black beans, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and a zesty lime dressing.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels from about 2 ears of corn
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (15 ounces)
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, black beans, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of chili powder.