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    Home » Salads and Dips

    Black Bean Corn Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free)

    Published: Apr 5, 2018 by Stephanie 7 Comments

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    This Black Bean Corn Salad is a simple dish that is not only hearty but flavorful. This salad can easily stand alone as a meal or great served as a side. Chocked full of a healthy dose of veggies, then seasoned with southwestern inspired flavors. Vegan & Gluten Free.

    Black Bean corn salad i n a white bowl garnished with lime slices and fresh cilantro.

    And not only is this salad Healthy & Tasty, but it's so full of beautiful vibrant colors making it perfect to serve up at gatherings for friends & family.

    I mean who wouldn't want to dive Right into a big bowl of this! Me, me!

    Salads just belong with all your Spring & Summertime meals...and you can never have too many variations of them!

    Like this Make ahead pea salad is another one of my favorites, along with this Summer detox salad.

    Which is perfect for getting you swimsuit ready.....and the way the weather has been warming up, it'll be here sooner then you know.

    So since we all need more time outside when the weather warms up, Right Guys?

    And nobody wants to be spending all day in the kitchen.... then you really need to give this Southwestern Two Bean Salad a try.

    Especially since you can literally have this thrown together in less then 15 minutes!

    And no cooking required, have I sold ya on this yet?

    black bean corn salad in white bowl with lime slices and fresh chopped cilantro. Jalapeños in the background.

    That's what I thought! The no cooking part would win you over, plus did I mention this is much better if you make it ahead.

    Ya see where I'm going with this one....

    More time to play outside, feeling good that dinner is already to go, and bam.... You even have the right food to help you get swimsuit Ready! Now it doesn't get much better then that my friends.

    Salads, salads & more salads...easy Enough right? Since you can add this Southwestern Two Bean Salad to the mix.

    black bean corn salad in a white bowl with fresh chopped cilantro and lime slices. Cilantro and a knife in the background on a cutting board.

    This black bean corn salad is...

    • Made in less then 15 minutes
    • Great made ahead
    • Chocked full of a healthy dose of veggies
    • Going to help you achieve your swimsuit goals
    • A no cooking required dinner
    • Allowing you more play time outside
    • Gluten Free & Vegan friendly
    black bean corn salad in a white bowl with lime slices. Wooden salad spoons beside the bowl for serving

    More salad recipes....

    Chickpea Salad Recipe with Green Peas (Gluten Free)

    Caramelized Cabbage & Warm Spinach Salad (Vegan, GF)

    Easy Broccoli Salad Recipe (Gluten Free)

    black bean corn salad in a white bowl with lime slices and a silver spoon for serving.

    Until next time-xoxo

    Stephanie

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    5 from 4 votes

    Black Bean Corn Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free)

    This salad is made with black beans, pinto beans and seasoned up with a southwestern flare. The perfect make ahead salad for all your Spring & Summer gatherings.
    Course Main, Salads, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Servings 8 people
    Author Stephanie

    Ingredients

    • 1 can black beans rinsed & drained (15 ounces)
    • 1 can pinto beans rinsed & drained (15 ounces)
    • 2 cups frozen corn kernels rinsed & drained
    • 1 jalapeno finely diced
    • ½ red onion finely diced
    • 1 medium/large tomato chopped
    • ¾ cup red bell pepper finely chopped (about ½ large pepper)
    • ⅓ cup cilantro finely diced
    • ¼ cup lime juice (about 1 lime)
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 tsp. ground cumin
    • ½ tsp. each ground oregano & garlic powder

    Instructions

    • Place all of the above ingredients in large mixing bowl and combine.
    • Cover & store in fridge for up to five days.

    Notes

    Better if allowed to sit at least 1 hour prior to serving.
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    1. Jack @ BBQRecipez.com

      April 09, 2018 at 1:34 pm

      This is an excellent dish to bring for potlucks or BBQs. It is quickly becoming a favorite in my house and with friends and family. So easy to pull together too.

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      • Stephanie

        April 09, 2018 at 2:38 pm

        Yes this is definitely perfect for potlucks & BBQ's. Glad to hear your family is Enjoying this and Thanks for letting me know 🙂

        Reply
    2. Carlee

      April 05, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      I love hearty and flavorful salads like this. Pass a fork, I'm ready to dive in!

      Reply
    3. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

      April 05, 2018 at 4:07 pm

      How quick and easy is the delightful two bean salad? I love how vibrant the colors are and how delicious it looks! I can't wait to make it!

      Reply
    4. georgie

      April 05, 2018 at 4:04 pm

      this looks so fresh and healthy! i love it! perfect side dish for a backyard barbecue!

      Reply
    5. Kate

      April 05, 2018 at 3:26 pm

      What a lovely and vibrant salad. Healthy too and perfect for barbecues!

      Reply
    6. Susie

      April 05, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      This recipe looks amazing! I love that you used pinto and black beans, its a great combo. I always get both beans when I go to Chipotle.
      I will definitely be pinning this recipe.

      Reply

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