Corn & Black Bean Salad

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
30 min 0 min 8
Corn & Black Bean Salad
Health Highlights
This simple Mexican-inspired salad is perfect for potlucks served as a side, or added to tacos or burrito bowls!

Ingredients


1 cup Sweet yellow corn (canned or frozen)
1 can (15oz) Black beans, canned (rinsed and drained)
1/2 bunch Cilantro (coriander) (chopped; optional)
1 medium pepper(s) Green bell pepper (chopped)
1 medium pepper(s) Red bell pepper (chopped)
1/2 medium Red onion (chopped)
1/2 medium pepper(s) Jalapeno pepper (seeded & finely chopped)
1/2 tsp Sea salt, fine
1/2 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
1/2 cup Lime juice (fresh) (for dressing)
1 tbsp unpacked Brown sugar (for dressing, or coconut sugar)
1/2 tsp Sea salt, fine (for dressing or to taste)
1 tsp Red wine vinegar (for dressing)
1 tsp Cumin (for dressing)
1/4 tsp Chili powder (for dressing)
2 clove(s) Garlic (minced, for dressing)
1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
1 tsp Hot sauce (or to taste, for dressing)

Instructions


  1. Add the corn, black beans, cilantro, green and red bell peppers, red onion, jalapeno, salt, and pepper to the bowl and toss.
  2. Whisk together the lime juice, sugar, salt, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, garlic, and olive oil in a small bowl. Season to taste with hot sauce. 
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to thoroughly coat. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, toss again and serve.

Notes:

Storage Instructions:

The salad can be made in advance and stored covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.




Nutritional Highlights:

Cilantro is a herb that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has also been studied in helping the liver detoxify heavy metals.

Black Beans are high in fiber, which may help to lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood and decrease the risk of heart disease. Beans also help in blood sugar management.


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 145
Calories from fat 66
Calories from saturated fat 9.6
Total Fat 7.3 g
Saturated Fat 1.1 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.1 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 448 mg
Potassium 335 mg
Total Carbohydrate 17.9 g
Dietary Fiber 4.8 g
Sugars 4.1 g
Protein 4.4 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Fruit 0.1
Meat Alternative 0.3
Vegetables 1.4

Energy sources


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