Moberly Sweet Corn and Black Bean Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-05 · Updated 2026-06-05

A refreshing salad combining sweet roasted corn and black beans, tossed in a bright lime vinaigrette with fresh herbs. This Latin American salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 21 minutes, pairs fresh sweet corn kernels, black beans, drained and rinsed, and cherry tomatoes, halved into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 fresh sweet corn kernels
• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 cups fresh sweet corn kernels. Roast the corn, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes until lightly charred and fragrant. Remove from heat.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the roasted corn, 1 cup drained and rinsed black beans, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the lime vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated. Chill for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.