Santa Fe Salad
A vibrant and flavorful Santa Fe salad with black beans, corn, avocado, and a zesty lime dressing.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn kernels drained
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 1 medium red onion finely chopped
- 1 large avocado diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup cilantro chopped
For the Dressing
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 0.125 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss to combine.
- Add the diced avocado just before serving to prevent browning. Toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill for later. This salad is delicious on its own or as a side dish.
Notes
This Santa Fe Salad is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch. You can also add grilled chicken or shrimp for a more substantial meal.