Tex-Mex Black Bean and Roasted Corn Salad with Chipotle Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

A vibrant and hearty salad featuring black beans, roasted corn, avocado, and a smoky chipotle lime dressing perfect for a light meal or side dish. This Mexican-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs black beans, corn kernels, avocado 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 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. 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 cooked or canned, drained and rinsed black beans
• 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1 large, diced avocado
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp chipotle powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp honey
• 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 corn kernels. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the corn is lightly charred and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups black beans, the cooled roasted corn, 1 large diced avocado, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tsp chipotle powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Chill the salad for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.