Description
A vibrant and nutritious dish featuring fresh vegetables, black beans, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Greek or Italian dressing
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Rinse and drain the black beans and corn, chop the bell pepper, red onion, and avocado into small pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the cilantro.
- Mix the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, drained corn, cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and sweet red onion.
- Add the Flavors: Gently fold in the diced avocado and chopped cilantro, keeping the avocado intact.
- Season It Right: Drizzle fresh lime juice over the mixture, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, then serve cold with tortilla chips or grilled meats.
Notes
For best flavor, allow the dip to chill and meld together in the refrigerator. Feel free to customize ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg