Meal Under $5, Recipe, Salad

Black Bean & Corn Salad

Name: Black Bean & Corn Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1½ cups cooked black beans (or 1 can, drained and rinsed); 1½ cups corn (fresh, frozen and thawed, or canned); 1 red bell pepper (diced); ¼ red onion (finely chopped); ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 –2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice; ½ teaspoon salt; Black pepper to taste; Diced avocado (Optional ); Cherry tomatoes (Optional ); Jalapeño (Optional for heat); Cumin or chili powder (Optional )

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Black bean and corn salad feels like sunshine in a bowl. It’s colorful, relaxed, and made for sharing. Sweet corn, hearty beans, and fresh vegetables come together without cooking, reminding us that some of the best meals are assembled, not rushed.

This is the kind of dish that shows up everywhere potlucks, picnics, quick lunches, and weeknight dinners because it fits so many moments. It’s filling without being heavy, fresh without being fragile, and forgiving if you adjust it based on what you have on hand.

In the Let’s Veg lifestyle, black bean and corn salad represents ease. It shows how vegetables, legumes, and simple pantry ingredients can create a meal that feels complete and satisfying. No labels, no pressure just real food doing its job.

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