Description
Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad is a delightful medley of fresh ingredients that offers a burst of flavor in every bite. This vibrant salad combines creamy avocado, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, all tossed in a tangy lime vinaigrette. Perfect for summer barbecues, as a light lunch, or even as a refreshing side dish, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying. It takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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 fresh corn cut 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; let it cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice and zest, honey, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled rice, diced avocado, black beans, corn, chopped red onion, and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are coated.
- 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: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg