Black Bean, Corn, and Avocado Salad Recipe
A fresh Black Bean, Corn, and Avocado Salad with kale and a creamy chipotle yogurt dressing. High-fiber, protein-rich, and perfect for meal prep.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 475kcal
Equipment
- 1 Immersion blender or blender
Ingredients
- 20 ounces frozen corn heated (microwave or stovetop) and chilled
- 3 cups cooked black beans or 2 (15-ounce) cans, drained and rinsed
- 2 red bell peppers small dice
- 1 small bunch kale finely chopped
- 1 large shallot minced
- ⅓ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 2 small avocados cubed (optional)
For the chipotle dressing:
- 1 cup Greek-style yogurt or plain yogurt
- 1 large lime juice
- 1 chipotle pepper in Adobo (or ¼ teaspoon Chipotle powder)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- Date syrup or maple syrup to taste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Corn: Heat the frozen corn using either the microwave or stovetop until heated through, then let it cool to room temperature. (Or spread it out on a tray and chill in the fridge.)
- Mix the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the chilled corn, black beans, red bell peppers, kale, and shallot.
- Blend the Dressing: Add the lime juice, Greek yogurt, chipotle, and spices to a blender and mix until smooth. Sweeten with date syrup to balance the heat and acidity. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Finish by folding in the pumpkin seeds and avocado.
Notes
My Quick Chipotle Dressing also works well with this bean avocado salad.
Massage the kale lightly with a squeeze of lime before adding other ingredients if you want it more tender.
Adjust the heat: Start with half a chipotle pepper and add more to taste if you like spice.
Nutrition facts do not include avocado. Add for serving as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 1346mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5267IU | Vitamin C: 122mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 7mg
