Mexican Corn Salad with Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 461kcal
This easy and flavorful Mexican corn salad recipe is a perfect side dish for any meal, and can be made vegan or vegetarian.
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Ingredients
To make Mexican corn salad
- 15 oz canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz corn drained; substitute 2 ears of corn
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
To make avocado cilantro lime dressing
- 1 avocado
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1 jalapeno can remove seeds for milder version
- ¼ cup vegan sour cream substitute with vegan yogurt for lighter version
- ¼ cup mayonnaise vegan, olive oil-based
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Make Mexican corn salad
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Make avocado cilantro lime dressing
- Wash and dry the avocados. Cut into two halves, remove the pit.
- Scoop the avocado flesh out into the food processor (after removing any brown parts) along with the garlic cloves and chopped cilantro.
- If you're using jalapenos, remove the stems (and seeds for a milder flavor) and then chop them into small pieces and place them in the food processor. Pulse to combine.
- Add the remaining ingredients and then pulse until it's combined into a creamy texture. Your avocado cilantro lime dressing is ready!
Notes
- Using the canned corn helps keep this recipe super quick. However, if it's summertime, for the best flavor, you can use fresh corn. Check out this recipe for microwave corn on the cob to get it ready in no time.
- The salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 1015mg | Potassium: 878mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 569IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg
