Best 7 Easy Black Bean And Corn Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this vibrant Black Bean and Corn Salad, a refreshing and nutritious culinary delight. This salad showcases the perfect balance between sweet corn, hearty black beans, crisp bell peppers, and a burst of freshness from cilantro, all harmonized with a tangy lime dressing. It's a versatile dish that serves as a fantastic side or main course, with three delectable variations to suit every palate. First, the Classic Black Bean and Corn Salad offers a simple yet satisfying combination of flavors. For a touch of smokiness, try the Black Bean and Corn Salad with Roasted Poblano Peppers, where roasted poblano peppers add a delightful charred flavor. And if you're looking for a zesty kick, the Black Bean and Corn Salad with Chipotle Dressing delivers a spicy twist with its creamy chipotle-infused dressing. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this trio of Black Bean and Corn Salad recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



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If you like 'southwest cuisine' you will love this.

Provided by Jodi T.

Categories     Salad     Beans     Black Bean Salad Recipes

Time 13h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8.75 ounce) can sweet corn, drained

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, sugar, black pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together black beans and corn. Toss with vinegar and oil dressing, and garnish with cilantro. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 805 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



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This colorful, crunchy black bean and corn salad is chock-full of easy-to-swallow nutrition that all ages will love. Try it with a variety of summer entrees, or as a wholesome salsa! -Krista Frank, Rhododendron, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



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I'm often asked to create "different" recipes for parties. This corn salad, cooked up for a barbecue, was an instant hit. Filled with multicolored vegetables and plenty of seasonings, it has great eye appeal and loads of flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, cilantro, lime juice, hot pepper sauce and chili powder. Pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD II



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This salad is very colorful and includes a very tasty lime dressing.

Provided by Jen

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup fresh lime juice
½ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
6 green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small jar. Cover with lid, and shake until ingredients are well mixed.
  • In a salad bowl, combine beans, corn, avocado, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro. Shake lime dressing, and pour it over the salad. Stir salad to coat vegetables and beans with dressing, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 829.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD I



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This bright, simple salad is a great pot luck dish, or a great main dish served with tortillas or cornbread. Depending on your family's tastes, red peppers can be all sweet bell peppers, or can be a combination of sweet and hot peppers. Keeps well for several days.

Provided by Bonnie Moore

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 12h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
¼ teaspoon seasoned pepper
¼ teaspoon dried cilantro
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together vinaigrette, seasoned pepper, cilantro, cayenne pepper, and cumin. Set dressing aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together beans, corn, onion, green onions, and red bell pepper. Toss with dressing. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1083.9 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

EASY BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD



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This is the time of year to make corn salad and this is a tasty and easy to make version. If you have the time, fresh corn is fantastic and I have also made this with a bottled Caesar dressing.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Corn

Time 12h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together vinaigrette, pepper, cilantro, cayenne pepper, and cumin. Set dressing aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together beans, corn, onion, green onions, and red bell pepper. Toss with dressing. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for several hours. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.1, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 480.1, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 12.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 13.4

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD



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For a light lunch, try Rachael Ray's Black Bean and Corn Salad recipe from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network. A touch of cumin adds savory warmth to this dish.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can, 14 ounces, black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, half a palm full
2 teaspoons hot sauce, just eyeball the amount (recommended: Tabasco)
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Let stand at least 15 minutes for corn to fully defrost and flavors to combine, then toss and serve. The corn will also place a quick-chill on this easy side-salad as it defrosts -- no need to refrigerate!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 477 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn instead.
  • Be sure to rinse and drain the black beans and corn before adding them to the salad.
  • Chop the vegetables into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables; they should still have a slight crunch to them.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt, pepper, and cumin.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This easy black bean and corn salad is a healthy and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is also very easy to make. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this black bean and corn salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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