Lime-Cilantro Corn and Bean Salad
Bright, refreshing salad combining sweet corn, hearty beans, and zesty lime-cilantro dressing for a perfect side dish. This Salvadoran-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs corn kernels, black beans, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup, cooked and drained black beans
- 1/2, finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
- 1, juiced lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- to taste salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cooked corn kernels, 1 cup drained black beans, and 1/2 diced red onion.
- Step 2: Add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 lime's juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin.
- Step 3: Season with salt to taste. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Step 4: Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Step 5: Serve cold as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
