Very Low-Fat Black Bean And Corn Salad

Gingerbear's Note:

As we all know, summertime is on its way and I have been looking for some lower fat and healthy recipes. Here is a wonderful looking one that I found on a web site called all-healthy.com.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups crisp canned corn, drained
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients and chill overnight.
2. Spoon out 1/2 servings as needed.

Reviews

[SarasotaCook]

I made this last year and never reviewed it. I loved it because it DIDN'T have tomato. I make one with tomatoes, but I tried this because it didn't for a change.
I loved it.
I did make 2 changes, just because I really love deep flavors and for me a bit or garlic flavor was needed. So I added a scallion or two and some minced garlic.
Otherwise, perfect.
I used frozen corn, but obviously, no difference with that.

A great recipe. And for a couple of reviewers who said it didn't keep well over night. Try adding the leftover to a quesadilla (where the texture is not as important) and top with cheese and grill. Serve some salsa and sour cream on the side for a great quick lunch. It makes an awesome quesadilla.

I loved the recipe, thx

[mandabacca]

Yum! 5 stars as an addition to tacos/burritos or as a salsa (not as much a fan of this just as a side dish). I used one can corn and one can black beans and left the other measurements the same. I didn't use any cilantro. I think I would add some tomato in the future, possibly even some cheese.

[keramil]

I just made this to go with a tamale casserole I'm making for dinner. First of all, I love it because it's fast! I'm not chilling overnight, but it tastes very good anyway. I like light flavors when it comes to salads, so this is perfect for me. My four-year-old daughter took a bite and said, "You have to make this for dinner tomorrow, it's scrumptious!"...enough said :)