Description
Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together the rich flavors of black beans, sweet corn, and creamy avocado, making it the perfect addition to any meal. This refreshing salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also packed with fiber and healthy fats, ensuring you feel satisfied without being weighed down. Tossed in a zesty homemade lime vinaigrette, this salad can be enjoyed as a main course, side dish, or even a topping for tacos. Ideal for summer barbecues or meal prep, it’s an experience you will want to share with friends and family.
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 (drained)
- 1–2 tablespoons red onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 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 rice according to package directions; let cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice and zest, honey, chili powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, diced avocado, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently without mashing the avocado. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg