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Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
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Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette is a vibrant, refreshing, and nutritious salad combining creamy avocado, sweet corn, and hearty black beans, all tossed in a tangy lime vinaigrette. Perfectly suited for warm weather and quick to prepare, this salad delivers a delightful balance of flavors and textures in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen and thawed, or canned and drained)
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Lime Vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Drain and rinse the black beans to ensure a clean flavor. Dice the ripe avocado, chop the red bell pepper, mince the red onion, and roughly chop the fresh cilantro. If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob; thaw frozen corn if needed.
  2. Whisk the Lime Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  3. Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the black beans, corn, diced avocado, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Pour the lime vinaigrette over the salad and toss lightly to coat everything evenly without mashing the avocado.
  4. Chill or Serve Immediately: Enjoy the salad right after mixing for the freshest taste or chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Both ways are delicious.

Notes

  • Pick ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure for the creamiest texture.
  • Use fresh lime juice for the brightest, most zesty flavor; bottled juice is not recommended.
  • Drain and rinse beans thoroughly to remove excess sodium and canning residues.
  • Toss gently to keep avocado chunks intact and preserve texture.
  • Adjust lime vinaigrette seasoning to your taste for acidity and spice balance.

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Keywords: black bean salad, avocado salad, corn salad, lime vinaigrette, vegan salad, gluten free salad, quick salad, nutritious salad

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