Gluten Free Black Bean and Corn Salad

Gluten Free Black Bean and Corn Salad

Mexican Bean and Corn

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 0m
Total Time: 5m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (23 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

391
calories
24,5g
fat
35,1g
carbohydrates
10,5g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
830mg
sodium
Gluten Free Black Bean and Corn Salad

Recipe Description

Mexican night is not the same without this Gluten Free Black Bean and Corn Salad. A fresh medley of black beans, crunchy corn and bell peppers, tomatoes and everyone’s favorite, avocado. I mean, what’s a salad without avocado?

I make an olive oil and lime juice dressing with some cayenne pepper, for that Central American spice! It’s the perfect vegan filling to put inside your tacos, or enjoy it on it’s own, with your ice cold margarita!

To make Black Bean and Corn Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Gluten Free Black Bean and Corn Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare salad dressing

    2 min
    Step 1 - Gluten Free Black Bean and Corn Salad

    Place lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small jar. Cover with lid, and shake until ingredients are well mixed.

  2. 2

    Combine vegetables for salad

    2 min
    Step 2 - Gluten Free Black Bean and Corn SaladStep 2 - Gluten Free Black Bean and Corn Salad

    In a salad bowl, combine beans, corn, peeled, pitted and diced avocado, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro.

  3. 3

    Dress salad

    1 min
    Step 3 - Gluten Free Black Bean and Corn Salad

    Shake lime dressing, and pour it over the salad. Stir salad to coat vegetables and beans with dressing.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Gluten Free Black Bean and Corn Salad

    Serve as is or inside your Mexican taco.

Try this Black Bean and Corn Salad at your next Mexican Fiesta. A fresh, vegan black bean and corn recipe that is the perfect combination of crunchy and smooth, from the corn to the avocado. You definitely won’t be disappointed! Snap some cool pictures of you and your friends with this salad, margaritas and sombreros and tag #cookmerecipes in your posts! We’d love to see you celebrate!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (23 reviews)
Nancy Thompson
January 24, 2025
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Delicious! Made this salad for taco night, and it was a hit! The avocado and lime dressing added the perfect touch. My family loved it, especially with margaritas!

Brian
April 6, 2024
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This Gluten Free Black Bean and Corn Salad is superb! I made it for our family taco night and it was a huge hit. The kids loved the crunch of the corn and the creaminess of the avocado. We paired it with homemade margaritas – such a delightful evening with this fresh dish.

Quinn
October 15, 2023
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I made this salad for our family taco night and it was a hit! The avocado and lime dressing were just perfect. Even my picky kids loved it! So fresh and tasty. A must-have for any Mexican feast.

Amy Johnson
October 1, 2023
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Delighted! The black bean and corn salad is just superb! We had it for dinner last week, and my kids couldn't get enough. Perfectly fresh and tasty with our tacos! Can't wait to make it again!

Ursel
August 4, 2023
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Epic!

Zara
April 18, 2023
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Deliciosa!

Sam Weston
February 1, 2023
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Superb! Made this for our dinner gathering last week. Everyone loved the avocado and spices—it really brought the flavors together. Will definitely be making it again for our next Mexican night!

Xavier
January 26, 2023
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Superb!

Zuri
December 17, 2022
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Hice esta ensalada para la noche de tacos y fue un éxito. A mis hijos les encanta el aguacate, y esta receta es tan fácil. ¡La repetiré seguro!

Xena Williams
December 8, 2022
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This salad was AMAZING! Made it for taco night and it made everything so fresh and yummy. Avocado is a must!

Rebecca
November 30, 2022
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I just made this salad for my girls' night and everyone loved it! It's so simple and fresh. The avocado is a must! Perfect with tacos or alone. Will make again for sure.

Megan Parker
June 23, 2022
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Delicious and easy to prepare.

Mara Platfoot
May 22, 2020
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I'm so glad that some people come up with such great gluten free recipes, thank you.

Emilie Quinnie
May 12, 2020
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You can find so many amazing recipes around here, I love this place.

Micaela Vonkaenel
April 5, 2020
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I really like the dressing so I'll be snatching it for other salads in the future, absolutely delish.

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