Corn and Black Bean Salad

  Lunch

This colorful, crunchy black bean and corn salad is chock-full of easy-to-swallow nutrition that all ages will love. Try it with a variety of summer entrees, or as a wholesome salsa!

Corn and Black Bean Salad

Average Rating: 4.914285

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 large red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • DRESSING:
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 142 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 starch, 1 fat.

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