Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad

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Total time: 20 min
Level: Easy
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients: 8

About this dish

Black bean corn avocado salad is a Mexican-style bowl that combines cooked black beans, charred sweet corn, and ripe avocado in a lime dressing.

Black beans form the starchy, mildly nutty base, while corn charred in a dry pan brings a caramelized sweetness and a burst of texture against the softer ingredients. Ripe avocado contributes a dense creaminess that absorbs the lime's sharp acidity and rounds the dressing's edges. Fresh cilantro scatters a bright herbal note, and ground cumin or chili powder can deepen the spice dimension. The combination delivers plant protein, dietary fiber, and healthy fats in a single bowl substantial enough to serve as a light meal. Tortilla chips on the side turn it into a dip. Because none of the components require hot cooking, the salad can be assembled in minutes from pre-prepared ingredients and keeps well in the refrigerator for a day or two without the avocado browning significantly if dressed just before serving.

Ingredients

servings

IngredientAmountUnit

black beans200 gg

sweet corn150 gg

avocado1 eaea

cherry tomatoes120 gg

red onion50 gg

lime juice2 tbsptbsp

olive oil1 tbsptbsp

cilantro2 tbsptbsp

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Instructions

Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.

6 steps

1

Step

Put 200 g black beans in a sieve and rinse under cold running water for at least 30 seconds.

Let them drain for about 5 minutes, because excess water will thin the lime dressing.
2

Finish

Heat a dry pan over high heat, then spread 150 g sweet corn in a single layer.

Stir for about 3 minutes until brown spots appear and the corn smells toasted, then move it to a plate to cool.
3

Prep

Halve 120 g cherry tomatoes and finely dice 50 g red onion to about 0.3 cm.

Cut 1 avocado into 1.5 cm cubes only near assembly, so it browns less and keeps its shape.
4

Prep

In a small bowl, first stir together 2 tbsp lime juice and 1 tbsp olive oil until the surface looks slightly glossy.

Add 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and stir for another 30 seconds to distribute the herbs evenly.
5

Step

Add the drained beans, cooled corn, tomatoes, and red onion to a large bowl, then pour over about two thirds of the dressing.

Toss lightly until the surfaces are evenly coated, without crushing the tomatoes.
6

Finish

Add the avocado and the remaining dressing, then fold from the bottom upward with a spatula so the cubes stay intact.

Let the salad stand for 5 minutes for the flavors to settle, then serve promptly.

Practical Cooking Checks

The cues that matter most while cooking.

Key technique: Toasting corn in a dry pan for three minutes caramelizes the kernels for a smoky, sweet profile.
Finish cue: In a small bowl, first stir together 2 tbsp lime juice and 1 tbsp olive oil until the surface looks slightly glossy.
Avoid this: Add avocado last to prevent it from getting mushy.
Storage and reheating: Because none of the components require hot cooking, the salad can be assembled in minutes from pre-prepared ingredients and keeps well in the refrigerator for a day or two without the avocado browning significantly if dressed just before serving.