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Black Bean and Corn Salad

Black Bean and Corn Salad is a healthy, gluten-free, summer side dish recipe! Easy to make with frozen corn, canned beans, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime, dried seasonings and this corn & bean salad uses Italian salad dressing which provides the perfect vinaigrette base for this recipe. Serve as a side dish salad or with chips for a delicious dip.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword black bean and corn salad, black bean corn salad, corn and bean salad, Gluten Free, healthy summer salad recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Fridge Time 4 hours
Servings 8
Calories 154kcal
Author Jessica - Together as Family

Ingredients

  • 1 bag (12 oz) frozen corn (about 2½ cups corn)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained & rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans drained & rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped small
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup zesty Italian dressing
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  • ** Remove bag of frozen corn from the freezer 15 minutes prior to starting. This allows the corn to thaw so there is no pre-cooking required. Set out on the counter at room temperature.
  • In a large mixing bowl, or the serving bowl, combine the corn, black beans, cannellini beans, red pepper, and chopped cilantro. Stir to combine.
  • In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the zesty Italian dressing, lime juice, salt, garlic powder, and cumin.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and stir well until everything is coated and combined well.
  • For best taste, cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and let refrigerate for 4 hours before serving. You can also serve it right away if wanted.

Notes

TIP : Serve this salad with a slotted spoon. 
FRIDGE TIME : I recommend letting the salad refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. This helps all the flavors develop and it tastes much better after some time in the fridge. 
ITALIAN DRESSING : Although it's not labeled as 'zesty' I love using the Olive Garden Italian dressing in this recipe. Use any Italian dressing you like. 'Zesty' Italian dressing provides some more flavor which is why it's called for in this recipe. 
LEFTOVERS : Leftovers will keep well in an air-tight container, in the fridge, for up to 3-4 days. Liquid will pool up in the bottom of the bowl so be sure to give it a good stir before serving again. 
CORN & BEANS : I love the combo of black beans + cannellini beans but you can substitute with any bean you like. You can use yellow corn, white corn, or a mixture of yellow + white corn. Whatever you prefer. 
SPICE IT UP : To add some spice try adding some chili powder or red cayenne pepper in with the other dried seasonings. 

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 344IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg