Bean, corn, and pepper salad recipe

Fresh, crisp, and savory, this salad makes a great side dish or a satisfying salad entree.

Bowl of bean and corn salad

Updated on November 18, 2022.

Need more than just a sandwich? Pair the centerpiece of your lunch with this nutritious and satisfying salad. It's packed with fiber, energy-boosting B vitamins, and healthy carbs. Have it with baby spinach to increase your intake of iron, a key nutrient to maximizing energy.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried black beans
  • 1 cup frozen yellow corn
  • 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, diced
  • 1/2 medium sweet green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 medium sweet yellow pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp chopped scallions
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp frozen apple juice concentrate
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp salsa
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Preparation (Serves 4)

Wash and cook beans according to instructions. Let cool. Combine beans, corn, peppers, and scallions in serving bowl. Mix together remaining ingredients and pour over bean mixture. Mix well and chill. Serve on bed of lettuce or spinach.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories 132; fat 3g; cholesterol 0mg; sodium 249mg; carbohydrate 22g; fiber 6g; protein 6g

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