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Home » Recipes » Easy Corn and Black Bean Salad

Easy Corn and Black Bean Salad

By: Liz  /  Published: May 18, 2020  /  Updated: May 18, 2020  /   Leave a comment

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Summer is a perfect time to make this easy corn and black bean salad. It has such a light, refreshing flavor and it goes with just about anything!

Last night we had it with our grilled burgers and tonight we’re having it with grilled chicken.

This is a particularly easy corn salad recipe and it holds up beautifully in the fridge for days. 

large bowl of corn salad

Ingredients

  • whole kernel corn – see below for corn options
  • black beans
  • black-eyed peas – for a subtle smokiness
  • green pepper
  • sweet onion
  • fresh cilantro 
  • picante sauce

What kind of corn should I use??

As mentioned, this is an EASY corn salad recipe, so I use frozen corn and let it defrost before mixing it with the other ingredients.

You could also use canned corn but I typically don’t like using canned vegetables unless they’re cooked in with other ingredients. I think there’s a bit of a funky taste and smell that reminds me of childhood school cafeteria hot lunches.

Of course, grilled corn or even boiled corn would be best of all. Slice the kernels off the cob and they’ll be ready to use. 

How to make black bean and corn salad

It’s SO easy! Stir all the ingredients together in a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate to give the flavors a chance to come together and make magic.

black bean and corn salad in mixing bowl

Just give the salad a stir before serving and have at it!

corn and black bean salad in bowls

Black bean and corn salad is also great for scooping up with tortilla chips — a terrific party appetizer idea. 

Other appetizers for tortilla chips:

Turkey Taco Skillet Bake

Cheesy Taco Dip

Queso Fundido

serving bowl of corn salad

Other summer salads you may enjoy:

Fresh Italian Salad

Taffy Apple Salad

Carrot Raisin Salad

Grape Salad

Artichoke and Sun-dried Tomato Pasta Salad

Red, White and Blueberry Salad

Corn and Black Bean Salad

corn and black bean salad recipe

corn and black bean salad in serving bowl and small bowls

Corn and Black Bean Salad

Liz - Eat Move Make
Corn and black bean salad is a light, refreshing summer salad with corn, beans, peppers, onions and fresh cilantro tossed in a quick picante sauce dressing. 
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Prep Time 10 mins
Chilling Time 6 hrs
Total Time 6 hrs 10 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 42 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz bag frozen whole kernel corn thawed
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 ounce can black-eyed peas rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium green pepper chopped
  • 1/4 sweet onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 16-ounce jar picante sauce

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients together well in a large bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator 4-6 hours or overnight. Stir before serving.

Notes

Can be made the day before - cover and keep in refrigerator. Stir before serving.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 42kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 82IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy, picnic, potluck
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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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