BLACK BEAN & CORN SALAD WITH LIME GARLIC DRESSING
Black Bean & Corn Salad is a healthy, delicious, and filling summertime salad tossed with a fresh homemade lime dressing. Packed with wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors, it makes a satisfying light meal. It’s an excellent choice for potlucks and perfect for picnics. Enjoy it on its own for a refreshing meal, or serve it with crispy tortilla chips on the side for a little extra crunch.
Ingredients
FOR THE SALAD:
- 1 cup sweet corn cooked
- 2 cup black beans cooked
- 1 medium avocado diced
- 1 large Roma tomato diced
- ¼ cup spring onion chopped
- ½ cup fresh coriander chopped
- 1 jalapeño finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 2-3 tbsp pumpkin seeds
FOR THE LIME GARLIC DRESSING:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey optional
FOR TOPPING
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
PREPARATION OF SALAD:
- Cut the avocado into half, remove the seed and dice the pulp. Add a little lime juice so that it does tuen brown.
- Cut the tomato into half. Remove the seeds and pulp. Dice it finely.
- Remember to use cooked corn and beans.
- Cut the jalapeno into half, remove the seeds if you want to. Chop it finely.
- Wash and dry fresh cilantro on a paper towel. Chop it finely.
- Chop the white and green parts of 2-3 spring onions.
- Mix all the salad ingredients in a bowl.
PREPARATION OF LIME GARLIC DRESSING:
- Add olive oil in a mixing bowl, cup or a jar.
- Add salt and whisk it well.
- Add Lime juice, salt, pepper and cumin powder. Whisk well.
- Add honey or maple syrup too if using any.
SERVING:
- Add the dressing, toss the salad. Add crumbled feta on top and serve.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like bell pepper, cucumber, olives, carrots etc.
- Can replace the lime with lemon if you want to.
- Can use store bought dressing of your choice.