Description
Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that embodies the essence of summer. This colorful salad combines creamy avocado, sweet corn, and hearty black beans, all brought together by a zesty homemade lime vinaigrette. Perfect as a side for barbecues or as a light main course, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a healthy meal that impresses at any gathering. Bursting with fresh flavors and textures, it’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to enjoy a nutritious yet satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1 (14 fluid ounce) can black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can corn (or use fresh corn cut off the cob) (drained)
- 1–2 tablespoons red onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice + zest of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- 1. Cook the rice according to package directions and let it cool.
- 2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, honey, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- 3. In a large salad bowl, combine cooled rice, diced avocado, black beans, corn, red onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- 4. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg