One of my all time absolutely favorite salads is this Black Bean and Corn Salad. It is colorful and full of flavor while also being good for you. Why is this such a healthy salad?

1. Vegetables! There are multiple kinds (and colors) of vegetables in this salad. You may know that you need about 3 servings of vegetables a day. This salad is sure to meet that requirement.
2. Beans! You need to get your protein. And all the better if that protein comes in a animal-free, cholesterol-free form.
3. Olive Oil! Healthy fats are also an important part of your diet. Olive Oil is one of the best fats you can have in your diet.

These are just some of the reasons you should be eating this salad. And if I need to remind you again… it is delicious!
Even if you don’t like black beans, I still recommend trying this salad. My mom is a convert and asks me to make this every time I go home for a visit.

So without further ado…

Black Bean and Corn Salad

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
• 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped, or 1(15 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, drained
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Place lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small jar. Cover with lid, and shake until ingredients are well mixed.
2. In a salad bowl, combine beans, corn, avocado, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro. Shake lime dressing, and pour it over the salad. Stir salad to coat vegetables and beans with dressing, and serve.