Description
A vibrant salad bursting with textures and flavors, perfect for casual gatherings or elegant celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the Base: In a large mixing bowl, add the drained black beans, corn, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, diced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and freshly cracked pepper until well blended.
- Toss with Love: Gently pour the dressing over the vibrant mixture of beans and veggies. Using a spatula, carefully fold everything together, ensuring that each ingredient is lightly coated with that zesty dressing.
- Finish with Freshness: Stir in the chopped cilantro, mixing just until distributed throughout.
- Serve or Chill: If you want the flavors to mingle, let the dish rest in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving. Otherwise, it’s ready to enjoy immediately!
Notes
This dish keeps well in the fridge, allowing you to prepare it a day in advance. Avoid using bottled lime juice to preserve the dish’s freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, vegan, healthy, summer dish, Cowboy Caviar