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Black Bean and Corn Salad

Published: May 3, 2015 · Modified: Nov 9, 2019 by Anna 6 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Black Bean and Corn Salad - a colorful and delicious salad that's perfect for summer gatherings! Always a party hit! 

This salad is great as a topping on chicken tacos or served as a side dish to any Mexican dish.

Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad in a white bowl on napkin.

MEXICAN BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD

As promised, here is the recipe for the Black Bean and Corn salad that I have been using as a topping on our Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos. It's absolutely phenomenal and really easy to throw together! We live in Kansas and if we could, we would eat corn every day. My kiddos are always happy to see it on the dinner table. I knew they will love this salad! It's just another way for us to enjoy it. For me, the red onion and lime juice make a fantastic flavor combo. Fresh with a zing! Love it!

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Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad Ingredients:

  • black beans
  • whole kernel corn
  • Roma tomatoes
  • red onion
  • jalapeno pepper
  • lime
  • salt and pepper

It is very common to add chopped cilantro to a black bean and corn salad. But here is the thing: I cannot stand cilantro. I tried. I tried really hard. If only all it did was adding the green color but it has that particular flavor that can take over a salad like this and if you don't like it - you won't enjoy this salad. That's why it's not in the recipe. It's only a garnish for the photo. 🙂  But if you happen to love it, feel free to throw some in!

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This salad is perfect for picnics, summer gatherings, parties and always a crowd-pleaser!

Related Recipes:

  • Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
  • Southwestern Chili
  • Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

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Black bean and corn salad in a white bowl on a napkin.

Black Bean and Corn Salad

Author: Anna
This black bean and corn salad is great as a taco topping or a delicious side dish to any Mexican dinner. 
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 189 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 15.25 oz can whole kernel corn drained
  • 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
  • ½ red onion chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper chopped (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoons lime juiced or 3 lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place all veggies in a medium salad bowl.
  • In a small measuring cup, whisk lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the vegetables.
  • Stir gently. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

If making the recipe for a party or gathering, double the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 14.6mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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  1. Kate says

    May 06, 2015 at 9:34 am

    5 stars
    OH yes. CORN! I live in Indiana so corn is like the symbol of our State! haha 😀
    Beautiful salsa!

    Reply
  2. Michelle@healthiersteps says

    May 06, 2015 at 1:53 am

    5 stars
    Love blackbean and corn salad, I could eat it every day!

    Reply
  3. Florian says

    May 06, 2015 at 1:31 am

    5 stars
    Perfect salad for any occasion! This salad fits the bill, everyone love it! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Alice says

    May 05, 2015 at 11:45 pm

    5 stars
    I love dishes like this! I'm going to pin it for later this summer 🙂

    Reply
  5. Abigail says

    May 05, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    5 stars
    That salad looks so delicious and beautiful and sure to be a hit at any summer gathering! Pinned, too. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Erin says

    May 04, 2015 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    What a beautiful salad! I make something similar and it's always a hit at parties as well as at home. 🙂 Happy Cinco de Mayo! <3

    Reply
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