Black Bean, Corn and Avocado Salad

 Fast, easy, fresh, and colorful! Just chop and toss!

Take one can of black beans and dress it up with sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, crisp red onion, and creamy avocado. Toss everything together with a bright lime vinaigrette and fresh cilantro, and you’ve got a vibrant salad bursting with fresh flavour.

We love this recipe for its balance — fibre-rich beans for staying power, colourful veggies for variety, and a zingy dressing that brings it all to life. It’s simple, satisfying, and proof that eating well can be both nourishing and delicious.

Makes 4 servings

What You Need

Black Bean, Corn and Avocado Salad Ingredients:  

• 1 can (19oz/540mL) black beans, drained and rinsed 
• 1 cup corn (fresh, canned or frozen thawed) 
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered) 
• 1/2 small red onion, diced 
• 1 avocado, diced 
• 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped Add more cilantro if you like! 

Black Bean, Corn and Avocado Dressing Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 
• 3 tbsp olive oil 
• 1 clove garlic, minced 
• 1/4 tsp sugar 
• 1/4 tsp salt 

How to Make the Black Bean, Corn and Avocado Salad

1. Gently toss salad ingredients in a large serving bowl. 
2. Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl. 
3. Pour the dressing over the bean salad and toss to coat 

And that’s it! A healthy and nutritious salad perfect for lunch or as a side dish for dinner. What did you think of this recipe? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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