Black Bean & Sweet Corn Salad Recipe

 Black Bean & Sweet Corn Salad Recipe

Alright, I might be a bit dramatic there, but so often I find myself scrambling for a side dish that’s healthy and interesting.  More than a few times this recipe or a variation of it has stepped up and made all the difference!  It is flexible and easy – and that’s not a bad bonus right there!

I used sweet corn that I had frozen last summer, but any corn you have on hand would be just as delicious.  The variations this salad allows for are liberating too – I find that if I don’t have lemon juice, lime juice or apple cider vinegar does a great job! Just be sure to add it slowly, taste-testing as you go.

Ingredients: (serves 6)

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

2 cups sweet corn

1/3 cup chopped cilantro

1/3 cup chopped green onion

1/2 diced avocado

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp white wine vinegar

salt and garlic powder to taste

Variations: add diced tomato, jalapeño, black eyed peas, green or red pepper, minced fresh garlic in place of powder

Serve chilled.

I hope you enjoy!   I KNOW you’ll enjoy!