Description
Corn and Black Bean Salad with Mexican Vinaigrette is a fresh, colorful, no-cook side dish packed with sweet corn, hearty black beans, crisp peppers, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette. Perfect for BBQs, taco nights, meal prep, or an easy weeknight addition, this bright and zesty salad comes together in minutes and tastes even better as it marinates.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 12 oz frozen corn, defrosted
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Mexican Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or grapeseed oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the defrosted corn, rinsed black beans, diced bell peppers, red onion, cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly mix.
- In a mason jar or small bowl, add all vinaigrette ingredients. Shake or whisk vigorously until fully combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture. Toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Allow the salad to marinate for at least 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad tastes even better after a few hours in the refrigerator.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Fresh corn can be substituted for frozen (cook and cool first).
- For added heat, mix in diced jalapeño or a pinch of chili flakes.
- A squeeze of fresh lime juice adds extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad / Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook / Tossed
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg