This festive cilantro, corn, and black bean salad packs a colorful rainbow of veggies, beans, corn, and dressed with a fresh cilantro dress that is quick to make and will be a hit at the dinner table or your next party.
Corn and Black Bean Salad Recipe
This cilantro, corn, and black bean salad is always highly requested at every gathering. My sister-in-law brought it a few years back and it is always gone in no time. I mean, even our steak and potato friends gobble it up. I wanted to serve something healthy and satisfying along with the traditional fare at the Superbowl a few weeks back and this was the first thing to come to mind.
This salad is satisfying as both a side dish, a topping for chicken or fish, or as a party dip in place of salsa. Just add some tortilla chips, but make sure to get the little bowl kind, and you are set! This salad yields about 5 cups so it is easy to double if you have a large party.
Cilantro Corn and Black Bean Salad Recipe Tips
The best part about this salsa/salad is that it is pretty flexible. I like to add olives, but if it isn’t your preference, add more corn or peppers if you wish. Jalapeno could also be a nice addition if you want to add some kick to this cilantro, corn and black bean salad.
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- Strawberry Cheesecake Rice Krispie Treats
- Ginger Peanut Broccoli Slaw
- Chickpea Salad with Vinaigrette
- Blackberry Sangria
- Cucumbers and Onions in Vinegar Salad
Happy Eating!
Frequently asked questions:
It really isn’t spicy to me, and I am particularly sensitive to spicy flavors. It has a slight zesty kick to it with the small amount of cayenne. You can certainly make it spicier though if you prefer by adding more cayenne, jalapenos, or any other spicy pepper you enjoy.
I love all the fresh flavors scooped up on a tortilla chip. It’s a convenient and healthy quick snack. Some of my other favorite ways to enjoy this salsa are on top of fish or chicken, in a salad, or wrapped up in a southwest style tortilla wrap. So yummy!
You can totally make this ahead of time! The flavors meld together even better after chilling for a while if fact. Once you’ve mixed all of your ingredients, pop it in the refrigerator in an airtight container till you are ready to serve. It should keep for up to about five days refrigerated.
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Cilantro Corn and Black Bean Salad
Ingredients
Salad ingredients
- ⅓ cup green peppers, diced
- ⅓ cup red pepper, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- 2 ½ cups whole corn canned or frozen is fine
- ⅔ cup garbanzo beans drained
- ¼ cup black olives sliced
- 1 ⅓ cup Black Beans
- 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
Dressing ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup Red wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- dash black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp granulated sugar
- ⅛ tsp Cayenne Pepper
- ¼ tsp cumin
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all the salad ingredients. In a separate smaller bowl, add all of the dressing ingredients and whisk together. Add dressing to the salad and toss until evenly distributed. For best results, chill in the refridgerator for at least an hour to let the flavors mix. Serve as a side dish or as a dip with tortilla chips.
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Bennie says
Very easy to prepare you can spread atop of lettuce and l put thinly sliced season on baked chicken breast , sliced thin an put atop of salad or just serve alone, l also ate tostitos to the side
Roxanne says
This is a huge hit at family get togethers!
Clarissa says
Sounds delicious!! Corn salsa (and even corn in my guac!) is a favorite of mine!
-Clarissa @ The View From Here
Rachel says
I love guacamole, and now I am wondering how I never thought to put corn in it?! Sounds perfectly suited!