Tired of boring salads? Spice things up with this flavorful Southwest Corn Salad recipe. Perfect for adding a punch of flavor to any meal or enjoying as a stand-alone corn, black bean, avocado salad.

Southwest Corn Salad with Black Beans and Avocados, a healthy and colorful dish that doubles as a side or dip. Packed with fresh ingredients like corn, black beans, tomatoes, jalapeños, and avocados, it’s dressed with a zesty lime juice and olive oil mix. Perfect for summer gatherings, this easy-to-make salad bursts with Tex-Mex flavors and a spicy kick, ideal for pairing with fajitas or serving with tortilla chips.

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corn, black bean avocado salad with purple onions

There is something about a colorful bowl of veggies that makes it even more delicious. We used purple onion in this corn salad for an additional colors. And we also flavored this corn salad with fresh cilantro and added chopped jalapeños for a added kick of spice.

Our corn black bean avocado salad is served cold and it is so fresh and amazing. And it’s the perfect accompaniment for any of your summer dishes. You could either serve this as a side salad or with tortilla chips for a colorful appetizer.

How to Make a Spicy Southwest Corn Salad:

I love summer salads that are easy to assemble and really pack a nutritious punch. And this southwest corn salad is loaded with extra nutrition with the addition of black beans.

Ingredients:

15 ounce can of reduced sodium black beans, drained and rinsed well
15 ounce can of whole kernel corn, drained
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 of red onion, chopped
2 jalapeños, diced (also seeded and deveined)
3 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup of lime juice (juice of 2 limes)
1 tablespoon. of olive oil
salt
black pepper
2 avocados, diced

Instructions:

Drain the corn and the black beans and throughly rinse the black beans until the water runs clear.
In a large mixing bowl, combine first 7 ingredients and gently mix to combine.
Then in a separate small bowl, mix the lime juice, olive oil and season with salt and pepper and pour over salad
Place it in your refrigerator and allow to marry for at least 30 minutes.
Just prior to serving add the chopped avocado.

This colorful Southwest corn salad is loaded with healthy ingredients. This corn, black bean avocado salad can also be served as a dip.

We know this will be your new summertime favorite? Try our Southwest Corn Salad for a fresh and tasty twist on traditional salads. 🥗 Bursting with flavor and the perfect addition to any BBQ or picnic spread. 😍

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