Description
This refreshing black bean and corn salad is packed with flavor and topped with creamy avocado and a zesty cilantro lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 1 large red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 (15 oz) cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 1–1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2–1/2 cups frozen corn
- 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1–1/2 teaspoons diced jalapeño (optional)
- Squeeze of lime juice (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 limes
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 batch cilantro-lime rice (or plain rice)
- 1 large ripe avocado (diced)
- Toppings as desired
Instructions
- For the rice: Follow your chosen recipe for cilantro-lime or plain rice.
- For the sauce: Zest and juice limes to get 1/4 teaspoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice. Whisk together lime zest and juice with all sauce ingredients until smooth. Season to taste (add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper). Refrigerate until using.
- For the corn: In a large nonstick pan, melt butter or heat oil over high heat. Add garlic and stir for 15 seconds. Add corn and cook until browned, about 5–8 minutes. Stir only occasionally (to allow for browning). Season to taste (add 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper). Cool to room temperature, then stir in remaining corn ingredients.
- For the black beans: In the same pan, over medium-high heat, melt butter or heat oil. Sauté red pepper, stirring only occasionally until slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Stir in black beans and paprika, season to taste (add a pinch of salt and pepper), and heat through. Remove from heat.
- Assemble: Layer rice in bowls. Divide black beans and corn evenly among bowls. Divide avocado and any optional toppings. Drizzle sauce generously over bowls. Enjoy!
Notes
- Note 1: Customize toppings as desired, such as extra cilantro, lime wedges, or tortilla strips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg