Description
Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish bursting with flavor, perfect for any occasion. This refreshing salad combines creamy avocado, sweet corn, and hearty black beans, all tossed in a zesty homemade lime vinaigrette. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, looking for a light lunch option, or need a colorful side dish for dinner, this salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1 (14 oz) can black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 (12 oz) can corn (or fresh corn off the cob)
- 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
- Cook the rice according to package directions and let cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice and zest, honey, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled rice, diced avocado, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg