Avocado Corn Black Bean Salad

Source

https://lovingitvegan.com/black-bean-and-corn-salad/

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 30ml fresh lime juice (2 Tbsp)
  • 30ml extra virgin olive oil (2 Tbsp)
  • 15ml distilled white vinegar (1 Tbsp)
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 15ml maple syrup (1 Tbsp)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp onion powder

Salad

  • 1 can (425g) black beans, drained and rinsed (~1½ cups)
  • 1 can (425g) whole kernel corn, drained (~1½ cups)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 55g spring onions, chopped (~½ cup)
  • 30g fresh cilantro, chopped (~1 cup)
  • ~150g cherry tomatoes, chopped (~1 cup)
  • ~120g celery, chopped (~1 cup)
  • 2 medium avocados, peeled, pitted, and chopped

Instructions

  1. Dressing: Add lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, maple syrup, salt, pepper, cayenne, and onion powder to a measuring jug. Whisk well.
  2. Add black beans, corn, red bell pepper, spring onions, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, celery, and avocado to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Pour dressing over. Gently toss until well mixed.
  4. Serve topped with black pepper, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro.

Tips & Notes

  • Serves ~8 as a side, ~4 as a main.
  • Make-ahead: Keep avocado separate, add just before serving. Without avocado: 3–4 days fridge.
  • With avocado: 1–2 days fridge.
  • Not freezer-friendly.
  • Corn options: Canned, frozen (thawed), or fresh off the cob all work.
  • Serve with: Hummus in a tortilla wrap, or on top of a baked potato.
  • Spring onions = green onions = scallions = salad onions.

Tags

recipe, vegan, salad, mexican, main, side, quick