Description
This Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines the creaminess of avocado, the sweetness of corn, and the heartiness of black beans, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. It’s a perfect side dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Rice:
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
Salad:
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 (12 oz) can corn (or fresh corn off the cob), drained
- 1–2 tbsp red onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice + zest of 1 lime
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Prepare the white rice according to package directions. Let it cool.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, honey, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- Prepare the Salad: Dice the avocado, chop the red onion and cilantro. In a salad bowl, combine the black beans, corn, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and cooked rice.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and chill for about an hour. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
