Bean Salad

Name: Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex Menu
Ingredients: Frozen Corn — 300 g; Black Beans — 850 g; Roma Tomatoes — 3; Bell Pepper — 150 g; Red Onion — ½; Coriander — ½ cup; Avocado — 2; Lime Juice — 60 ml; Olive Oil — 60 ml; Garlic — 2 cloves; Salt — ½ tsp; Red Pepper Flakes — ½ tsp

This vibrant black bean and corn salad is a refreshing Tex-Mex classic that balances healthy, protein-rich ingredients with bright, zesty flavours. Packed with colourful bell peppers, creamy avocado, and a tangy lime-garlic dressing, this light dish offers a satisfying crunch in every bite. It is the perfect versatile side for any summer gathering or a nutritious, flavourful addition to your favourite taco night.

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Cooking Instructions

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 0 minutes

Servings: 6 to 8

Notes:

While canned corn is an option, using thawed frozen corn kernels typically provides a much fresher flavour and a superior texture for this salad.

Dicing the red onion finely is recommended so it integrates smoothly into the salad, ensuring you avoid large, pungent bites of raw onion throughout the dish.

The lime juice in the dressing serves a dual purpose; beyond adding its signature zesty flavour, it acts as a natural antioxidant, helping to keep the creamy avocado from browning too quickly.

For the best results, serve this salad within 24 hours of preparation to ensure the avocado stays firm and fresh, as it tends to become soft and mushy over longer periods.

Feel free to adjust the heat by adding more red pepper flakes, or omit the red onion entirely if you prefer a milder flavour profile, making this recipe highly customisable to your tastes.

Prepare Salad Base
Combine the thawed corn, rinsed black beans, diced tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and finely diced red onion in a large mixing bowl.

Add Aromatics
Fold in the freshly chopped coriander and the diced avocado, taking care to toss gently so the avocado pieces hold their shape.

Whisk Dressing
In a small container or directly over the salad, combine the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes.

Combine and Serve
Stir the salad thoroughly until all ingredients are well-coated with the dressing, and serve immediately for the freshest flavour and texture.