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Southwestern Black Bean and Corn Salad – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Southwestern Black Bean and Corn Salad

This Southwestern Black Bean and Corn Salad is a flavor explosion in a bowl, and the best part? It comes together in under 30 minutes. Packed with hearty black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and a zesty lemon-mustard dressing, it's the perfect healthy meal prep solution.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Serving
Calories: 238
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • For the Zesty Dressing
  • 2 Tbs / 30 ml (1 fl oz) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbs / 15 ml (0.5 fl oz) whole-grain mustard
  • 2 Tbs / 30 ml (1 fl oz) olive oil
For the Salad
  • 1 cup (240 g / 8.5 oz) cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup (165 g / 5.8 oz) fresh or frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • ½ cup (75 g / 2.65 oz) sweet red pepper, diced
  • ½ cup (8 g / 0.28 oz) fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup (25 g / 0.88 oz) celery, diced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (about ¼ cup / 25 g / 0.88 oz)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For the best make-ahead results, combine all except the avocado. Store in an airtight container and stir in the freshly diced avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
  • Boost the southwestern flavor by adding ¼ teaspoon of ground cumin and a pinch of chili powder to the dressing.
  • For a more classic flavor profile, swap the lemon juice for fresh lime juice.

Method
 

  1. In a large salad bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice and whole-grain mustard until combined.
  2. While whisking continuously, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
  3. Add the black beans, corn, diced avocado, red pepper, cilantro, celery, and green onions to the bowl with the dressing.
  4. Gently toss all the together until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Season generously with salt and pepper to your liking.
  6. Serve immediately or chill until ready to eat.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 14.5g

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