Ingredients:
– 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
– 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
– 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
– 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
– 1 avocado, diced
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
– Juice of 1 lime
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/4 teaspoon paprika
– 4 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, etc.)
– Tortilla chips, for serving (optional)
#### For the Dressing:
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 2 tablespoons lime juice
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
– Salt and pepper, to taste
#### Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Salad Ingredients:**
– In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, avocado, and chopped cilantro.
2. **Make the Dressing:**
– In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, honey or agave syrup (if using), salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
3. **Season the Salad:**
– Drizzle the lime juice over the salad mixture.
– Sprinkle with ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine and coat evenly.
4. **Assemble the Salad:**
– Arrange the mixed salad greens on a large serving platter or individual salad plates.
5. **Top with Black Bean Mixture:**
– Spoon the seasoned black bean mixture over the salad greens.
6. **Drizzle with Dressing:**
– Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad.
7. **Serve:**
– Serve immediately, optionally garnishing with tortilla chips for added crunch.
Enjoy your delicious and easy Black Bean Taco Salad as a nutritious and satisfying meal!
