Corn and Black Bean Salad

Salade de maïs et haricots noirs

A recipe with just one step? Oh yes! This refreshing salad is the perfect accompaniment to your BBQ dishes – a delightful change from the traditional green salad! Not to mention, it's packed with fiber to keep you satisfied for longer. To turn it into a meal, add some goat cheese or a few cubes of tofu.

Preparation 10 min
Cooking 0 min
Portion 6

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories
140
Fat
1
Carbohydrates
27
Fibre
7
Protein
7
Sodium
170

Ingredients

  • 1 can (540 ml) of black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 185 ml (¾ cup) of canned corn kernels, rinsed and drained*
  • 3 mini cucumbers, diced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, deseeded and diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • ½ white onion, minced
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) of fresh cilantro, chopped

 

  • 10 ml (2 tsp) of chili seasoning
  • 10 ml (2 tsp) of lemon juice
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) of Italian seasoning
  • 1 ml (¼ tsp) of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 ml (¼ tsp) of cayenne pepper
  • Pepper and salt, to taste

 

Note: You can also use frozen corn kernels that have been thawed or fresh corn kernels when they are in season.

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together. Enjoy!

Notes

Keeps for 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Not suitable for freezing.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Quebec City