Description
A vibrant and refreshing Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad that combines nutritious ingredients like black beans, corn, avocado, and white rice tossed in a zesty lime and honey dressing, perfect as a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 can black beans (14 fluid ounces), drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn (12 fluid ounces), drained or fresh corn
- 1-2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice + zest of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Prepare the white rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, spread it out and allow it to cool completely to room temperature to prevent the avocado from browning and to ensure the salad mixes well.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and zest, honey, chili powder, and garlic powder until fully combined, creating a tangy and slightly sweet dressing.
- Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice, diced avocado, drained black beans, drained corn, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro. Stir gently to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- Add the dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to evenly coat all the components without mashing the avocado.
- Season and chill: Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for about one hour to let the flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the rice is completely cooled before mixing to keep the avocado fresh and prevent it from browning.
- You can substitute fresh corn for canned corn if preferred.
- Adjust chili powder for more or less heat according to taste.
- This salad is best served chilled but can be eaten at room temperature as well.
- For a vegan option, ensure the honey is replaced with a plant-based sweetener like agave syrup.
