I know you’re going to love this black bean salad recipe as it’s such an easy salad to make. Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. It’s full of fresh ingredients (and you could really go to town and make it your own here) and the best thing is that there’s no cooking involved – unless you class boiling a kettle as cooking? Some of my favorite recipes are ones that you throw together in 10 minutes and can even be meal prepped for an entire week. If you’re looking for new recipes like this you can find 70 vegetarian recipes here. Mexican food fans, this one is for you! This simple recipe has definitely got those vibes, making it the perfect lunch or hearty side dish to any summer BBQ! So, what’s in this black bean salad with corn I hear you cry, well let’s find out!
What makes my black bean corn salad so amazing?
Of course, it all comes down to the fresh foods that make up the salad ingredients. Get ready to tickle your taste buds with this vegan feast.
Ingredients
First of all, let’s start with the main players, Beans In this simple salad, I’m adding in black beans, but you could also use red kidney beans if you wanted to, they work just as well! Veg It wouldn’t be the best corn salad recipe without corn kernels. Now you could take fresh corn straight off the cob or you could use canned corn there isn’t much in it. Next are the onions, I went for red onion and spring onion. I think they both add a unique flavor to the dish and a nice bit of crunch. Garlic is also in there for another flavor hit, although you can leave it out if you’re going to breathe all over your colleagues afterward! Spices If you like some heat you’ll appreciate the chili flakes but how much you add is up to you. There is also cumin and paprika in there so you know this salad is just going to be a flavor sensation! Grains Any good hearty salad has a grain to bulk it out. I chose couscous because it has a lovely light and fluffy texture so it isn’t going to be too stodgy on those warm summer days. But I also think quinoa works just as well. To finish the recipe off we can’t forget the staple ingredients to a lot of meals, vegetable stock, lemon or lime juice, and olive oil.
How many calories are in this corn salad?
This perfect summer side dish has 495 calories and 21 grams of protein, making it a great lunch option on those workout days. Overall these are the nutritional facts for my corn salad with black beans:
Health benefits
There has to be only good that can come from eating fresh wholesome ingredients like the ones in this salad. I love a salad on a warm day, but the key health benefits for me are coming from the beans. Beans are a great source of fiber and protein for vegetarians and vegans alike, and protein is so important to your diet. It helps keep you feeling full, so you won’t be tempted to snack in between meals. This can be especially helpful if you’re trying to lose weight or maintain. Protein can also help to build muscle so if you have a daily protein goal to hit, adding it to every meal is the way forward. To help you out with more protein-packed meals I recommend downloading my free 7-day vegetarian high-protein meal plan to get you started. Then you can move on to the weekly vegetarian high protein plan if you want more regular ideas.
How to make black bean salad?
No question is too corny for me! (Sorry I couldn’t help it)
Recipe variations
There are lots of ways you could jazz up your bean salad ideas.
Different veg: Why not throw in some red bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, or even some creamy avocado.
Different toppings: Try some fresh cilantro, tortilla chips or why not a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce just to spice things up?
Different grains: I mentioned quinoa earlier, but you could also try it with rice if you fancy – maybe go with brown rice if you want to keep it extra healthy.
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So let’s all wish for warmer weather so we can all enjoy this easy Mediterranean-ish salad at a flippin’ good barbie. It is definitely on my top salads especially if I’m looking for something filling after a good workout. Do you prefer to eat it as a meal or a side dish?
